| Name: Jeni Port, Halliday Wine Companion tasting panel member & freelance wine writer |
| How long have you been working with wine? I have been a journalist for 44 years. I was a cadet when I started the wine column at The Sun News-Pictorial (now Herald-Sun). It was the biggest selling newspaper of its day and starting the column as a reporter in the (then) women’s section of the paper (it would be called the lifestyle section today) was something that spurred me on to write about wine for a living. |
| What is the most memorable moment you have experienced during your wine journey? Being named Wine Communicator of the Year in 2014. |
| What is the most recent addition to your cellar? I buy Tahbilk Marsanne every year. I bought the museum release 2014 Marsanne which is drinking superbly. It won’t last long in my house. |
| What are you enjoying drinking right now? I am enjoying drinking the wines I have discovered or been impressed by as part of my Halliday Companion tasting duties for the 2022 book release next year. I have a couple of glasses at the end of each tasting day with dinner. I can’t let good wines go to waste and it’s always good to take a second – or third – look. |
| What is the one piece of advice you would give to someone wanting to start their career in wine? It’s the same advice I would give to anyone choosing a career: love what you do. |
| Halliday Wine Companion is the proud sponsor of Manuel Conti in the Best Sommelier of Australia 2020. |
![For our first Best Sommelier of Australia Spotlight, we hear from Best Sommelier of Australia 2020 runner-up and Australia's representative at ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2023 in Paris, Paolo Saccone @vinobypaolo.
Here Paolo shares what inspired him about the competition journey...
"Entering the Best Sommelier of Australia competition was more than a challenge; it was a journey of self-discovery and passion.
Last year's [Best Sommelier of the World 2023] semi final and final were stepping stones in my quest for continuous excellence.
To all aspiring sommeliers: Embrace the uncertainty, savour the journey, and let your dedication uncork the limitless opportunities that await.
Cheers to chasing dreams and pouring greatness into every drop!"
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