Marq Wines

As an advocate for diversifying and growing the regional industry, Mark helped to shape the next generation of local winemakers. For 15 years he lectured in Wine Science and Advanced Sensory Evaluation at Curtin University’s Margaret River campus, where in addition to learning sound science, his students were exposed to the ‘Marq’ philosophy of embedding curiosity, experimentation and diversity in the winemaker’s art. To showcase Margaret River’s capacity to grow unconventional varieties, Marq wines are produced entirely from local grapes grown in Wilyabrup, Yallingup and Karridale. While the Marq story celebrates diversity and difference in wine culture and production, it also plays to what we know and love about relaxed, no fuss, fresh is best cuisine. Think just caught chili crab with a glass of Vermentino. Beginning in the vineyard, this combination of savvy experimentation and deep science is yielding some beautiful wine, which is finding its place in bars, restaurants and bottle shops from the South West to Sydney. Mark is continuously inspired and always excited at the prospect of bringing something new to the tasting bench.