Randall Pollard - Proprietor

 

Randall Pollard has been an independent fine-wine merchant for 20 years. He is an importer, merchant and retailer who regularly visits wine regions and producers. Randall gained a passion for wine whilst working in fine restaurants [back in the days when he had to cook Crêpe Suzette at the table and wear a bow-tie! After studying wine production and marketing at Roseworthy he went on to work with Crittendens, Liquorland and Bannockburn Cellars before starting Randall’s in 1999. He has worked a few vintages, tinkered with his own wines and done a lot of show judging over the years. He travels to France for tasting purposes every year.

 

Stewart Plant

Retail Manager

Stewart Plant is usually a yearly traveller to Europe for tastings and fact-finding. He is keen on Bordeaux and fine wines of the world from other regions. Stewart has had extensive experience as a wine merchant, mostly in Queensland, but is back “home” in Melbourne.

 

 

Import Desk (Imported Offers, Pre-Arrivals)

Mikaela Spierings

Experience with Italian wine at Gertrude Street Enoteca has broadened Mikaela already wide knowledge but European travel has really ignited her passion for great and interesting wines. Mikaela has travelled to France’s wine regions twice in the last 12 months!

 

 

 

Albert Park (albertpark@randalls.net.au)

Cameron Moore

Store Manager

Experience at vineyards in the Yarra Valley, Macedon, Margaret River and Perth, in winery, cellar sales and restaurant operations. Sommelier and Manager at Walter's Wine Bar for a period of approx 3 years. Partial to riesling from all around the world, Burgundy and Rhone reds.

 

 

Angelique Cotter

Angelique’s extensive experience includes stints in a number of restaurants and wineries. Having spent a number of years working with some of Melbourne’s top jewelers,  Ange made the jump into wine and after various wine courses and time with Randalls she hasn’t looked back! Delving into Ange’s cellar you will find Mornington Pinot sitting alongside Burgundy, Barolo, Bordeaux.

 

 

Nicholas Cameron

Nicholas has developed a passion for wine through tertiary studies, completing a Graduate Diploma in Wine and Wine Appreciation at Latrobe University. He is also involved in wine shows including associate judging. Particular areas of interest include Mosel, Champagne and Barolo.

 

 

 

Geelong (newtown@randalls.net.au)

Rod Long

Store Manager

Rod has previously been involved in the hospitality industry including a recent 3-year stint managing hotels in the UK. He is a keen wine man and loves spicy shiraz just above every other international wine style.

 

 

 

Braden Robb

After spending the past 6 years managing independent bottle shops and completing over a dozen Retail certificates,  Braden’s enthusiasm for wines lead him to our doors. Braden has quickly developed a love of aromatic white varietals and local Pinot’s. On a Friday night you will often find Braden enjoying a glass of Alsatian Riesling or his favourite Geelong Pinot.

 

 

Shirlene Morland

After managing a Vineyard and Cellar Door for ten years, Shirl decided it was much more fun dealing with the end product as opposed to the “hard yards” of a vineyard. Shirl loves anything Shiraz, and can steer even the fussiest wine connoisseur in the right direction.

 

Hawthorn (hawthorn@randalls.net.au)

Felix Riley

Store Manager

 

Since an epiphany over a 1996 Maglieri Shiraz of "Wow, I like wine!" many years ago, Felix's largely self taught enthusiasm has only continued to grow. A stint in Scotland spawned a passion for malt whisky and kilt wearing, with wine experience rounded out over five years at one of the few leading independent merchants in Adelaide.

 

 

Hugh Burton

 

Hugh has worked in many cellar doors and restaurants picking up a Bachelor of Wine Marketing along the way. He cannot go past anything that has Riesling on the front label or Bandol and can never say no hefeweizen beer after a two year stint in Berlin, Germany.

 

 

 

 

Scott Banks

 

Since his inception, Scott has has an underlying passion in wine, first drinking it whilst working towards his university degree and later working in various roles in some of Melbourne top fine-wine retailers. Mendoza sits alongside Burgundy and Cote-Rotie in Scott's cellar, his taste in wine as diverse as his taste in music! Scott is our resident web guru.