Michele began her wine career working as a Sommelier in Australia, which paid her way through law school. Since that time, she has been a wine entrepreneur, a wine business executive, an independent director for wine businesses, and a wine technology innovator. She recently launched a wine technology business called www.ThirstyLogic.com which helps dining culture thrive by using expert knowledge and machine learning to revolutionize beverage service.

Current employer: Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA

Primary area(s) of work: Wine production, Trade, Strategy

Industry sector(s): Distribution, Fine and rare wines auctions, Import/Export, International trade, Marketing, On trade, Sales, Technology, Wine business strategy, Wine judge

Wine styles: Champagne, Dry wines, Fine and rare wines, Sparkling wine, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Australia, Bordeaux, California, Chile, Croatia, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria

Market expertise: Australia, Canada, Europe, North America

Specialisms: Financial, Startup and profitability, Sustainability, Economics of wine production, Wine styling, Sensory evaluation , Branding, Direct to consumer, Distribution, Ecommerce, Fine wine auction business, Food and wine pairing, Importation, Investment strategies, Marketing wine, Restaurant wines, Wine auctions, Wine judging