Widely published freelance wine writer, contributing editor for Alsace, Austria, Burgundy and England for US Wine Enthusiast, Speaker, Educator, Author of 'The Wines of Germany' in Infinite Ideas' Classic Wine Library.

Current employer: Self-employed

Primary area(s) of work: Communication

Industry sector(s): Author, Consultant, Educator, Journalism, Wine judge

Wine styles: Champagne, Cremant, English sparkling wines, Sekt, Sparkling wine, Still red, Still white

Wine region expertise: Alsace, Austria, Baden, Burgundy, California, Champagne, Germany, Mosel, New Zealand, Pfalz, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Tasmania, UK

Specialisms: Food and wine pairing, History of wine, Restaurant wines, Wine tourism, Wine judging