The complete list of 12 scholars for the 18th Len Evans Tutorial was recently announced, and Sommeliers Australia is thrilled that two of its current Committee members have been selected to take part in this prestigious wine programme, described as “the most exclusive wine school in the world.”
Congratulations to Co-President Sarah Andrew and NSW Committee member Alexander Kirkwood for being accepted to attend this year’s Tutorial, alongside an impressive list of wine professionals.
2018 Len Evans Scholars
| Name | Company | Position |
| Simon Killeen | Simao & Co Wines | Winemaker |
| Tim Dolan | Peter Lehmann | Senior Winemaker |
| Sarah Lawler | Ishizuka Restaurant | Wine Buyer/Wine List Consultant |
| Brendan Carr | Xanadu Wines | Winemaker |
| Alex Kirkwood | Aria Restaurant | Head Sommelier |
| Lance Parkin | Amberley Estate | Winemaker |
| Rauri Donkin | First Creek Wines | Winemaker |
| Tim Lovett | Leeuwin Estate | Senior Winemaker |
| Sarah Andrew | House of Fine Wine | National On Premise Business Manager |
| Steven Paul | Oakdene Wines | General Manager/Director-Shareholder |
| Cath Oates | Oates Ends | Owner/Winemaker |
| Michael Downer | Murdoch Hill | Winemaker |
Will Sarah or Alex join the ranks of Sommeliers Australia alumni who have previously been awarded Dux?
Very few sommeliers are accepted to take part each year, so we wish them all the very best!
Previous Sommeliers Australia alumni/Len Evans Tutorial Dux winners:
2015 – Adam Cotterell
2014 – Matt Brooke
2010 – Liam O’Brien
2003 – Ben Edwards
