Ashbourne, Derbyshire
UK (excl N Ireland)
01332 824429
07891 823560
Corporate events, Club/Society tastings, Private tastings, WSET courses, Wine tours
Wine Writing
California
WSET Diploma, WSET accredited tutor
My wine career began in the late 1980’s. I’d just finished a geography degree and was wondering what line of work to pursue, when I attended a course at Pru Leith’s catering school in London. After my first wine class I was immediately hooked – I knew that I wanted to work with wine; perhaps I’d open a wine bar? I continued with wine and catering courses, but after a spell of working in Bordeaux I was also drawn to vineyard life.
Along the way many other opportunities have opened up and at present I’m teaching WSET courses, running wine tours, hosting private/corporate wine events and writing a monthly wine column for Derbyshire Life & Countryside – still no wine bar, or vineyard, but then who knows what the future holds?
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.
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