AIWS
London
UK (excl N Ireland)
07967 381 279
Corporate events, Club/Society tastings, Private tastings, Wine courses, Food and wine matching
Wine Blog, Wine Retail
Alsace, Burgundy, Italy, Germany,
WSET Diploma with Merit, IWSC Judge
Hugo Read grew up in a wine obsessed family and his whole life has been steeped in wine. In 2003 he spent six months touring Italy in his battered Fiat Punto (without air-con), visiting over 100 producers as well as learning the language. Subsequently he has taken the WSET diploma, graduating with merit.
He is now a full time wine writer and educator, maintaining the popular blog Hugo’s Reserve at http://www.hugoread.com and running several wine education courses, particularly two different six-week courses covering the wine regions of France and Italy respectively. For Hugo wine and food are inseparable and his courses always involve quality snacks appropriate to the wines in question. The cuisine of the region being discussed and food and wine matching are all part of his courses. As well as running his own courses Hugo is also available for individual lectures and events, for both private customers and corporate clients, tailoring the content of the session as required.
Aside from wine writing and education, Hugo is also a Judge for the IWSC (International Wines and Spirits Competition) and is the owner of Viavino, a wholesale and retail merchant specialising in Italian wines
He is a regular visitor and private buyer in France and Italy. His main specialities are Burgundy, Alsace, Germany, Italy and Food and Wine Matching.
Discover 100 great value wines recommended by professionals.
View online our ‘top 100’ value for money wines from £7 to £35; a one-stop list of great wines, so you can buy with confidence. There is something there for everyone – red, white and rose listed by price brackets dependent on your budget - under £12 and over £12, some great sparkling recommendations coming in under £35 and a few fortifieds and some sake to finish. The wines are available from a variety of retailers from supermarkets to independents, from online merchants to specialist importers across the country. Tasted and assessed by our members, taking pride in their profession! #wine
If you are looking for inspiration, with the backing of the pros, then you need look no further….
Look out for our new Roundel which recognises the quality and value of the wines listed and can be used by the retailers listed. An A5 printed brochure is also available if you prefer to have a hard copy to hand. Please email us.