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Whilst not serious collectors, Malcolm and Emma
know what they like. They buy wine based on their
personal preferences rather than on critics’ reviews.
Malcolm’s passion for wine started when his
wine-loving boss invited him to exclusive tasting
events. “I’d go and cram into the back of a wine shop
with around 20 other people for tastings that were
more like social gatherings.”
These intimate wine tastings remain Malcolm’s
preferred way of discovering new wines, as well as
receiving recommendations of French vineyards
and Champagne houses. He and Emma often drive
to France to revisit the areas they love, inevitably
returning with a boot full of their favourites.
Malcolm has broad tastes however and isn’t attached
to any one region. “Regardless of where wine comes
from, if we like it we’ll buy it. We’ve also followed a
couple of winemakers from the start of their careers,
such as Barossa Valley’s Ben Glaetzer. He’s a down-
to-earth guy and we like his wines. As long as we have
space we’ll always buy Ben’s Shiraz!”