Featured Partner
Andrew Marks
Wanderer
A Wanderer indeed, Andrew Marks has been a busy lad making wine in Spain as well as the Yarra Valley. He started out at the ripe old age of nine, helping his old man out in the winery - every young boy's dream, surely! He graduated from Roseworthy in 1997, worked with Penfolds and Seppelt for six years and has notched up seven overseas vintages including Spain (where he currently makes the El Wanderer), in Bordeaux, the Languedoc, Sonoma and Burgundy. When he comes home to do his washing and re-pack he helps Timo Mayer out with his folks' booze at Gembrook Hill.
Q&A
Is there a wine or a person that inspires you as a winemaker?
There have been a number of people along the journey who have both inspired and challenged me. The industry seems to attract characters of wit and passion. The notion that perfection in wine is unattainable and that every season is different is a constant inspiration.
What is so-hot-right-now in wine?
Spain.
What got you into wine?
Two whiskey oranges and a bottle of Bordeaux when I was sixteen on exchange in France.
What's your desert island wine?
I tend to associate rum with desert islands.
Why should you win the people's vote for the YGWA?
I'm just happy to be a finalist. I'm looking forward to the tasting. It will be a strong field. When all the talk is over the wines will speak for themselves!
(Complete this sentence) If there was no wine in the world...
...there'd still be women and song.
As a winemaker, where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
Working with my folks at Gembrook Hill and continuing with the Wanderer.
What's the one word that sums you up?
Dreamer!
Is there a wine or a person that inspires you as a winemaker?
There have been a number of people along the journey who have both inspired and challenged me. The industry seems to attract characters of wit and passion. The notion that perfection in wine is unattainable and that every season is different is a constant inspiration.
What is so-hot-right-now in wine?
Spain.
What got you into wine?
Two whiskey oranges and a bottle of Bordeaux when I was sixteen on exchange in France.
What's your desert island wine?
I tend to associate rum with desert islands.
Why should you win the people's vote for the YGWA?
I'm just happy to be a finalist. I'm looking forward to the tasting. It will be a strong field. When all the talk is over the wines will speak for themselves!
(Complete this sentence) If there was no wine in the world...
...there'd still be women and song.
As a winemaker, where do you see yourself in 10 years time?
Working with my folks at Gembrook Hill and continuing with the Wanderer.
What's the one word that sums you up?
Dreamer!
