Mike is an engineer in the manufacturing and logistics sphere and a qualified photographer, who enjoys travelling, food and golf. His passion for wine – especially the Mediterranean red wines of Spain, Italy and France – started when he was a university student in 1982.
Lee started certificate courses at the Cape Wine Academy, completing the CWA diploma in 2003 followed by the Cape Wine Masters programme in 2010.
He is a member of the Wild Yeasts tasting group in Johannesburg.
Dissertation Topic: Rhone-style red wines in South Africa