A dark inky wine with a nose that opens up to sour cherry and roasted chestnut with some air. A strong sultana and prune-like fruit impression on the warming palate. 5+
Owner winemaker for Margan Wines, for the past 23 years. Has judged at the Hunter Valley wine show over many years. Previously began as Tyrrell's winemaker, under the late-great, Murray Tyrrell.
Wine writer & judge. Asian Wine Editor for Winestate. Regular judge with the Japan wine Competition and Korean wine Challenge. Contributor to world-wide wine reference books. Director of the Asian Wine Review.
With over 30 years’ wine experience covering retail, wholesale, hospitality and education Stephen is currently Corporate Sales Manager for the Sydney-based Red Bottle Group.