After studying Politics and Economics at university, worked in London for Christopher's and John E Fells before moving to France in 1987 to set up wine-broking business specialising in Southern French wines. Now advising local vineyards, running wine tasting courses for private groups and teaching WSET courses in China and in France.

Industry sector(s): Educator, Consultant, Wine tourism

Wine styles: Sweet wines, Still white, Still red, Still rosé

Wine region expertise: South-West France

Specialisms: Maturation and blending, Blending, Wine tourism