The Tutorial, conceived by the late Len Evans AO OBE, is an exclusive wine course held annually in the Hunter Valley over the course of five days. Selected scholars are exposed to the demands of wine show judging – from master classes, to blind tastings and judging sessions – alongside some of Australia’s top wine experts.
Scholars of the tutorial prove successful in the industry, often going on to judge at major national wine shows. Leading wine critic and trustee of the Lens Evans Foundation, James Halliday, describes the Lens Evans Tutorial as “the most exclusive wine school in the world”.
This year’s students represent the Australia’s extraordinary calibre of scholars, including prominent wine and viticulture professionals. Full list as follows:
- Adam Clay – Winemaker at Penfolds
- Peter Dillon – Senior Winemaker at Handpicked Wines
- Peter Fraser – GM/Winemaker at Yangarra Estate Vineyard
- Kate Laurie – Winemaker/Owner at Deviation Road
- Stuart Hordern – Senior Winemaker at Brokenwood Wines
- Luke Jolliffe – Senior Winemaker at Stella Bella Wines
- Addy Lam – Head Sommelier at Black By Ezzard
- Ramon Arnavas – Head Sommelier at Stokehouse Brisbane
- Simon Black – Winemaker at Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove
- Penny Jones – Winemaker/Manager at Bay of Fires
- Paul Beaton – Head Sommelier at Aria Restaurant
- Wes Pearson – Senior Scientist at Australian Wine Research Institute
