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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News
2027 Halliday People's Choice Award Top 10
13 Aug 2026 -
Wine Lists
Cheers to International Pinot Noir Day: here are 11 top-rated bottles to celebrate with
12 Aug 2026 -
From the tasting team
Wines with altitude: Jeni Port on the latest release from VS&B
12 Aug 2026 -
Wine Lists
Looking for something new to drink? Here are eight top-rated wines to try
6 Aug 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 -
From the tasting team
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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