Claire is a Wine and Spirits Educator and runs the wine and spirits education and consultancy business, Claire Drinks. Graduating from University with a BSc in Applied Chemistry and an MSc in Analytical Chemistry, Claire had a 10 year career within pharmaceutical research, before moving into the wine industry. Claire's aim as an educator and communicator, has always been to assist and inspire others to discover and enhance the pleasures of drinking wine and spirits. Claire’s home is a narrowboat, moored on the Union Canal near to Edinburgh. Away from business, she will be found long-distance walking, skiing in the French Alps or at Selhurst Park, supporting the pride of South London, Crystal Palace Football Club.

Current employer: Claire Drinks

Primary area(s) of work: Communication

Industry sector(s): Business owner, Consultant, Educator, Events, Wine judge

Specialisms: Sensory evaluation , Education, Events, Food and wine pairing, Events, Restaurant wines, Training, Wine judging