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Along with Stephen’s publican grandfather and winery operating (Willow Creek Wines) uncle, Stephen’s mother, Beverley Harris, has been a pivotal role model and mentor. Leading by example with her own liquor store in Sydney’s famous beachside suburb Bondi. Now a local institution, Ben Buckler Cellars has been owned and operated for 25 years by this infamous matriarch of Bondi Beach.Having worked in almost all facets of the industry Stephen is regarded as one of the industry’s most accomplished individuals. He has judged at the Sydney International Wine Competition (2007 & 2009) & was an associate at the 2005 Boutique Winemakers’ Exhibition, he was the beverage columnist for FPC Courier Group, writing contributor to Australian Bartender Magazine & Elizabeth Bay Cellars Magazine. Stephen enjoyed a highly rewarding role as sommelier at The Boathouse Restaurant (1996 – 1998). Until recently he was a partner at Bacchus Wine Merchants (2005 – 2016), a wine distribution company with an impressive portfolio of local and international wines. He was key accounts manager at Southcorp Wines and Owner/Operator of Hand Picked Wines. Previously the owner of the Wine Palace in Leichhardt & Dover Heights, in 2016 Stephen returned to the retail side of the game and has since opened multiple stores across Sydney’s East & Inner East. He has been a Len Evans tutorial scholar and completed the Wine Sensory Evaluation Course at the University of Adelaide.Stephen’s passion for wine is apparent when in conversation with him at one of his stores, or as a participant in one of his wine appreciation courses or wine tours. A skilled tutor and effective communicator, Stephen is widely respected all over the world by the most prestigious winemakers.

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