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): Journalism, Author, Educator, Consultant, Wine judge

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

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

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