Born Winchester 1961. Peter Symonds Boys' Grammar School 72-79. BA in Classics, Magdalen College Oxford 80-84. Lockes Wine Merchants, Winchester 85-87. Hampden Wine Co, Thame 88-95. Vinhos de Portugal (UK) Ltd 95-98. Ben Ellis Wines Sept 98 onwards. Occasional wine guide for Arblaster & Clarke.

Industry sector(s): Sales, Distribution, Business owner, Agency/Importer, Off trade, Buying

Wine styles: Sweet wines, Madeira

Wine region expertise: Austria, Georgia, Greece, Portugal, Burgundy, Roussillon

Market expertise: United Kingdom

Specialisms: Identifying and meeting consumer demand, Importation, Distribution, HORECA, Independent retail, Wine tourism