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    Winemaker

    Norrel Robertson MW

    Discipline
    Winemaker
    Based in
    Calatayud, Spain
    Portrait of Norrel Robertson MW

    i. Biography

    Scottish Master of Wine Norrel Robertson has been owner and winemaker at El Escocés Volante in Aragón, Spain, since 2003.

    Coming Up

    Norrel Robertson MW trained at Aberdeen University and Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand (2003). Norrel went on to work as winemaker for International Wine Services at International Wine Services in Spain (from 2003). Today, Norrel is founder, owner and winemaker of El Escocés Volante (since 2003).

    Where They Are Now

    He has held that owner and winemaker role since 2003. Robertson has also spelled out the way he thinks about the work: “Sustainability is key and for us, this means building our business with an eye always on the impact our actions have on the quality of the product, the environment and on the local community.”

    Career - Founder, owner and winemaker — El Escocés Volante, Aragón, Spain (2003–present) - Winemaker for International Wine Services — International Wine Services, Spain (from 2003) Education: Aberdeen University; Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand

    Signature

    Norrel's signature dishes include La Multa Old Vine Garnacha Blanca 2011, La Multa Old Vine Garnacha 2010, El Cismático, and El Escocés Volante Garnacha Gris 2024.

    In Their Words “Sustainability is key and for us, this means building our business with an eye always on the impact our actions have on the quality of the product, the environment and on the local community.”

    Honors

    Norrel's honors include Inducted into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino and Robert Mondavi Award for the best overall theory performance in the Master of Wine exam (2000).

    FAQ What is Norrel Robertson MW's current role? As of 2026, Norrel Robertson MW is Owner and Winemaker. Where did Norrel Robertson MW train or study? Norrel Robertson MW trained at Aberdeen University and Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand. What recognition has Norrel Robertson MW received? Inducted into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino (2020).