Ed Merrison

Vininspo! is here to help you love wine more. It's brought to you by Ed Merrison, a wine journalist, educator, judge, presenter, guide and fan. He's uniquely qualified to pour a sense of wonder, discovery & connection into the world of wine. Sticking to the journalist’s mantra of keeping it simple, relevant, relatable and interesting, Ed encourages active participation in wine, fuelling curiosity, fostering relationships, creating memories and building a vibrant, inclusive future. 
A professional writer for over 20 years, Ed's always been fascinated by connections between people and places. He studied modern languages and travelled extensively on the way to a career as a multimedia journalist.
Specialism in wine gives this skillset unparalleled potency. Ed spent a decade spearheading the education drive at Australian importer, CellarHand. He's judged at wine shows, won a Len Evans Tutorial scholarship and was Australian Dux of WSET’s Diploma program, which he continues to teach.