Barbara started her wine career in 2011, in the events team at Berry Bros. & Rudd. She hosts a wide range of events from in-depth tastings and masterclasses to qualification courses. She became a Master of Wine in 2018 and is passionate about wine, spirits and sake communication in all its forms. A writer, podcast host and wine judge, she has a particular love for Italian wines (a focus for her Master of Wine research paper), as well as Burgundy, Australia & South America. In her spare time, she runs ultra-marathons.

Primary area(s) of work: Communication

Industry sector(s): Educator

Wine region expertise: Australia, Chile, Italy, New South Wales, Piedmont, Sicily, South Australia, Tasmania, Tuscany, Victoria, Western Australia

Specialisms: Food and wine pairing, Independent retail, Wine judging