Cassandra Charlick #176
Profile of Cassandra: Wine, Travel, and Food Writer, Television Presenter, and Industry Expert
Cassandra is a Margaret River-based wine, travel, and food writer and television presenter/MC. She’s a wine critic and writer for Decanter Magazine (UK) and Wine Pilot, and a wine show judge. She regularly contributes to publications including Decanter (UK), Halliday magazine, International Traveller, Delicious Magazine, Escape, Australian Traveller, The Urban List, T Magazine, Luxury Traveller, Ray Jordan’s Wine Review, and she’s a reviewer for the WA Good Food Guide. Cassandra is an in-demand presenter and MC, thanks to her warm and engaging tone, industry expertise, and 20+ years in the entertainment profession. She facilitates wine masterclasses and tastings for trade and consumers and is regularly called upon for commentary at wine tastings. A regular television presenter on Channel Nine’s Our State on a Plate, Cassandra also delivers immersive wine experiences throughout Western Australia’s wine regions as the co-founder and director of Earn Your Vino and Travel Better DMC. As a consultant, she assists brands in the tourism and wine industries in sharing their stories.
Award-Winning Wine Writer
In 2023, Cassandra was awarded a fellowship at the Wine Writers Symposium in Napa Valley. She was also selected as the fellow for the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show in Mildura, one of Australia’s most progressive wine shows that celebrates the diversity of Australian wine styles and grapes. One of the greatest pleasures of wine and travel is that there is always an infinite amount more to learn, and Cassandra finds joy in discovering the stories that fall between the cracks.
Beyond the Screen: Cassandra's Culinary and Wine Journey as TV Presenter, MC, and Wine Enthusiast
Cassandra is a regular TV presenter on Channel Nine’s Our State on a Plate, where she hosts wine appreciation segments, food travel stories and producer profiles.
An in-demand MC and host, private and corporate clients include Tourism Western Australia, various West Australian wineries, The City of Busselton, and The Experiential Travel Summit.
She’s also a wine judge, wine reviewer, and host. Whether you are an adventurous wine lover just starting on your vinous journey or a well-tasted wine connoisseur, her enthusiastic and inclusive style of wine education brings guests back for seconds. Contact her for availability for private bookings, or follow her on Instagram, Facebook and via Earn Your Vino for announcements of ticketed tastings and wine dinners.