Mike Bennie
When Mike Bennie isn’t wandering vineyards across the globe, he is a freelance wine and drinks writer, journalist and presenter. Mike is the wine/drinks editor for Australia’s leading food magazine, delicious., editor-at-large and contributor to wine commentary website, The WineFront and his work is found in a variety of other local and international publications.
Mike is also a co-founder and partner in the Sydney-based P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants, a store and education space devoted to artisan fermented, brewed and distilled products. He is also the drinks director of the WA Good Food Guide. He is a proud co-founder and co-director of the now-retired artisan and sustainability-focused Rootstock Sydney food and wine festival.
Mike is currently the chair of the Australian Organic Wine Awards. He also makes a bit of wine in Tasmania and is a regular presenter at festivals and corporate and industry events.
Regional focus: Western Australia (except Margaret River); Adelaide Hills and Clare Valley SA; Queensland and Northern Territory.
Instagram: @mikebennie101
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