Do you want to join us in Mildura in November 2024?
The AAVWS Fellowship invites applications from wine professionals and knowledgeable enthusiasts who are excited by the opportunity to explore and celebrate Australia’s alternative varieties and share that new found fervour with their networks and industry groups.
The Fellowship is sponsored by Longview Vineyards and includes the following:
Our 2024 Fellow is Steve Leszczynski
Based in Brisbane, Queensland, Steve is the owner and editor of QwineReviews.com, and has published more than 7000 wine reviews since 2009, many of which have been on alternative varieties. In recent years, he has published over 700 reviews annually and in 2021 released a self-published book, Grenache – Barossa Grown. Steve is an experienced MC for wine events, radio presenter, wine writer for the Sunshine Coast’s Salt Magazine, a regular guest on The Wine Show – a successful Melbourne based radio show that airs every Sunday – and a passionate advocate for alternative varieties.
MEET OUR FORMER FELLOWS
2023 AAVWS Fellow – Cassandra Charlick
Read about Cassandra here
Read about Cassandra’s experience here
2022 AAVWS Fellow – Alexandra Prichard
Read about Alex here
Read about Alex’s experience in Mildura here
There was no fellowship awarded in 2020 & 2021 – we don’t need to tell you why!
2019 AAVWS Fellow – Grant Scicluna
Read about Grant here
2018 AAVWS Fellow – Simone Madden-Grey
Read about Simone here
Read about Simone’s experience in Mildura here
2017 AAVWS Fellow – Katie Spain
Read about Katie here
Read about Katie’s experience in Mildura here
2016 AAVWS Fellow – James Scarcebrook
Read about James’ experience in Mildura here
2015 AAVWS Fellow – Adam Walls
Learn more about Adam Walls here
Read Adam’s Post-Show blog here to see why he gave an A+ to the AAVWS
2014 inaugural AAVWS Fellow – Sarah Limacher
Want to know more? Click here to read all about her.
Want to hear about her experience? Click here to see what she thought about her visit to the AAVWS and Mildura.
The 2024 Fellowship Program is sponsored by Longview Vineyard.
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