Jim studied law (LLM) and worked in the legal profession before his fascination with wine ultimately led him to complete the WSET Diploma in Wines and become involved in the industry. He is now an educator with WSET as well as pouring wines by the glass at Atlas Vinifera wine bar in Melbourne. 

Jim has worked vintages as a stagiaire at Lethbridge Wines, and in 2025 was awarded Dux of the Sommeliers Australia Education Scholarship. He is passionate about wines that have a sense of place and tell a story – bringing people together as they do.