Paul has a First Class Honours degree in English from the University of Auckland and a post graduate degree in Information Management from Victoria University of Wellington. Paul has been writing about wine for over twenty years ago and his work has appeared in numerous publications spanning New Zealand, Australia, the UK and the USA. He also has extensive experience in wine judging, both for publications and on the wine show circuit in New Zealand. Prior to becoming an MW, Paul worked in wine retail and education, as well as consulted to various New Zealand wineries. More recently, Paul has worked in the hospitality industry, advising on wine lists, providing staff training and hosting consumer events. Paul is mad keen on fly fishing.