
James John MW
Became an MW 1972
Based in United Kingdom
Languages English, French
Apprenticed to Harveys of Bristol in 1963. Buyer and blender Harveys Sherries 1974. Lodge Manager Cockburns (Oporto) 1982/83. Harveys Wine Buyer (sherry and fine wine) 1983/89. General Manager John Harvey & Sons 1989-1991. Buying Director Champagnes & Chateaux Ltd 1991 - 2007. Principal Bath Wine School Ltd 1991 - 2007. Chairman and Buyer of Vermilion Group Plc 1998 - 2004. Compagnon de Beaujolais, Williams & Humbert Scholar, World Wine Awards Judge Decanter Magazine. Author of The Concise Politically Incorrect Wine Book self-published by In Vino Veritas Press.
Industry sector(s): QA/QC, Buying, Author, Educator, Wine judge
Wine styles: Fortified wines, Sherry, Still red
Wine region expertise: Portugal, France, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Jerez
Market expertise: United Kingdom
Specialisms: Production of fortified wines, Blending, Quality assurance and control, Marketing wine, Supplier/customer relationships, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Importation, Restaurant wines, Wine tourism, History of wine