Emma Jenkins studied Anatomy at Otago University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in 1999, all the while harbouring a passion for wine.
She worked for seven years at Scenic Cellars in Taupo, New Zealand's premier independent wine store as a Fine Wine and Education Specialist. In that time Emma studied Winemaking and Viticulture at the Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawke's Bay and honed her skills judging wine, both at local and international competitions such as the New Zealand International Wine Show.
Emma is currently undertaking the rigorous Master of Wine Education Programme and was named 'Top Student' at the 2006 Education Seminar in Melbourne. She passed the Theory component on her first attempt at the final exams in June 2009 and intends to sit the Practical component in June 2010.
In 2006 Emma established The Wine School in partnership with Jane Skilton MW, to provide independent wine commentary and reviews and to teach wine courses and the specialised international WSET courses to both the trade and consumers. Emma contributes wine columns to a number of publications throughout the Bay of Plenty.
Articles by Emma
- Grape Expectations : 29th September 2008
- Thoughts on...
- The choice is yours...
- 2004 Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Barone Ricasoli
- 2006 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Syrah Viognier
- 2006 Neudorf Nelson Chardonnay
- 2007 Esk Valley Merlot Malbec Rosé
- 2003 Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes
- Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2006
- 2007 Seresin 'Leah' Pinot Noir
- 2002 Pagodes de Cos
- Ruther delicious...
- Eat, drink and be merry
- 2004 Chateau Pichon Baron, Pauillac
- New releases from Montana
- Esk Valley Tasting
- 2007 Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay
- 2009 Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc
- Are we masters of our fate or the captains of our souls ?
- Notes on a tasting
- Another day, another dollar (well, one can but hope).
- Lindauer Sauvignon
- 2008 Esk Valley Hawke's Bay Chardonnay
- The show must go on...
- Felton Road New Release tasting
- A visitor from New Zealand....
- 2009 Misha's Vineyard 'The Gallery' Gewurztraminer
- The joys of growing older?
- 2009 Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Honesty is the best policy...
- Sweet dreams
- 2009 Framingham Noble Riesling
- Champagne Pol Roger NV
- Trouble, fermenting?
- Marlborough Part Three - Greywacke and Dog Point
- You say tomato, I say Te Mata
