My career encompasses Grants of St James's, Hallgarten Wines and my own business (Ben Ellis Wines), which was sold to Berry Bros. & Rudd in 2003. Here I have held the roles of Commercial Director and Buying Director and now represent the company to suppliers and customers as its Wine Director, and its senior MW.

Industry sector(s): Agency/Importer, Buying, Consultant, Educator, QA/QC, Sales

Wine styles: English sparkling wines, Still red, Still white, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Austria, Bordeaux, Burgundy, France, Italy, Piedmont

Market expertise: Asia, Australia, China, North America, South East Asia, United Kingdom

Specialisms: Biodynamics, Organic viticulture, Blending, Quality assurance and control, Distribution, Food and wine pairing, HORECA, Independent retail, Restaurant wines, Routes to market, Supplier/customer relationships, Wine and health, Wine labels