Marcus Ellis
Marcus Ellis has worked in wine and food all his working life – a little over 30 years. In that time, he has moved through roles that have bridged the industry, from running significant wine lists through retail, wholesale and importing roles, along with writing, editing and hosting events.
He ran the acclaimed wine program at the Melbourne Wine Room, a seminal venue that helped establish a robust local wine bar culture and was awarded national Wine List of the Year in 2000, for over a decade.
Marcus has written and edited across a broad range of both food and wine content for books, print media and digital publications. Currently the wine director for Melbourne’s HQ Group, he also hosts panel tastings with industry leaders, works with a leading artisan Italian wine importer, and consults and writes for wineries and wholesalers.
Regional focus: McLaren Vale, SA.
Instagram: @foodwinewords
Latest Articles
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Wine Lists
25 gold medal white wines that are perfect for winter
23 Jul 2026 -
News
Inside the latest Bicknell fc release from "boned" Oakridge winemaker Dave Bicknell
23 Jul 2026 -
Behind the label
Sustainability in practice: How three wineries are using it as a guiding light
23 Jul 2026 -
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Dave Brookes has reviewed Penfolds' Collection 2026, including a 'powerful' Grange release
22 Jul 2026
Latest marcus ellis Articles
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From the tasting team
Australian wine’s chemical reckoning: Marcus Ellis on the high cost of “safe enough” agrochemicals
22 Jul, 2026 -
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High flying, low impact: Marcus Ellis on the producers using drones to manage their vineyards
14 Apr, 2026 -
From the tasting team
Sustainable and beyond: Marcus Ellis on sustainability in the wine industry
8 Mar, 2026 -
From the tasting team
Seriously savvy blanc: Marcus Ellis on the producers doing justice to this ubiquitous grape
10 Nov, 2025
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