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?
Your gateway to 100 great value wines recommended by professionals.
New additions this year include ‘orange’ and ‘prestige’ wines plus some ‘low and no alcohol’ alternatives.
If you enjoy a wine or two from our list then please let your friends and family know and do tag us in on your social media posts #100awesomewines @wineeducators
Look out for our Roundel which recognises the quality and value of the wines listed and can be used by the retailers listed. A pdf of the list is also available, please email us.
