
Duane Coates MW
Became an MW 2020
Based in Australia
Nationality Australian
Home country: Australia
Home email address: duane@coates-wines.com.au
Duane Coates has a long held passion for Australian and international wines. He expanded his knowledge with vintages in Burgundy, the Rhone Valley and the Douro Valley. Exposure to European wines and winemaking has given Duane a broad perspective on techniques and wines styles. Other passions include archery, motorcycles and music.
Primary area(s) of work: Wine production
Industry sector(s): Wine judge, Winemaking
Wine styles: Sparkling wine, Still wines
Wine region expertise: Australia
Specialisms: Fermentation, Processing of grapes, Production costs, Production of fortified wines, Blending, Bottling, Elevage / maturation, Preparation of finished wine for bottling, Sensory evaluation