Entered the wine industry in 1970 working for Alexis Lichine in Bordeaux. He then worked in production and distribution, and subsequently Marketing Management for Hedges and Butler, finishing as Director responsible for Wine and Spirit supplies to the Bass Group. In 1980 moved to Bass, becoming Marketing and Commercial Director for Bass Mitchells & Butlers Ltd then European Director, Bass Brewers. In 1990 he joined Joseph Drouhin as Managing Director of the UK company, then in 1993 he merged Domaines Drouhin in the UK with Mentzendorff & Company, where he became Managing Director. He was International Head of Wine at Christies and a Director of Christie Manson & Woods in the late 1990's. He currently values wine collections for probate or divorce purposes, advises a number of vineyards in various countries, and in 2014 founded wotwine? the app which reviews and evaluates all supermarket wines for the consumer. Christopher is a sought after and entertaining after dinner speaker.

Christopher values wine cellars for Probate, Divorce, Financing and Sale purposes.

Primary area(s) of work: Strategy, Communication

Industry sector(s): Broadcasting, Events, Marketing, Distribution, Business owner, Agency/Importer, Journalism, Author, Educator, Consultant, Valuations for probate, divorce or sale., Import/Export, Market access, Auctioneer, Fine and rare wines auctions, Performing arts, Wine authentication, Wine business strategy

Wine styles: Fine and rare wines, Sparkling wine, Champagne, Cremant, Prosecco, English sparkling wines, Sekt, Sweet wines, Fortified wines, Port, Sherry, Madeira, Still white, Still red, Still rosé, Still wines, Dry wines, Tokaji

Wine region expertise: Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Hungary Tokaj, Mosel, New Zealand, Portugal, Rheingau, South Africa, South Australia, France, Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Languedoc, Loire, Champagne, South-West France, UK, Jerez, Italy, Veneto/Friuli, Tuscany, California, Oregon, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia, Ningxia, Okanagan Valley, Douro, Western Balkans, Maremma, England, China, Martinborough

Market expertise: Europe, North America, United Kingdom, China, Germany, Canada, France, Portugal, Other, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Slovenia, England

Specialisms: Establishment of vineyards, Acquisition of vineyards, Commercial advice on vinyard establishment, Startup and profitability, Maturation and blending, Economics of wine production, Elevage / maturation, Blending, Preparation of finished wine for bottling, Packing and labelling, Bulk shipment, Bottling, Sustainable packaging. Prevention of fakes., Supply chain efficiency, Marketing wine, Investment strategies, Financial and commercial structures, Supplier/customer relationships, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Routes to market, Importation, Distribution, Direct to consumer, Valuations of cellars for Probate, Divorce and as collateral for loans. Most work confidential and f, Food and wine pairing, Restaurant wines, Wine auctions, Branding, Training, Ecommerce, Education, Fine wine auction business, New business development, Events, Music and wine pairing/events, Wine judging