Having graduated from Sussex University I started in the wine trade with Avery's of Bristol in 1986. Having worked here for probably far too long, the drive to pass the MW exams led me to work in a number of wineries in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, California and Italy. I eventually returned to the UK in 1993 to help establish the New Hatch Mansfield with Mark Calver and Patrick McGrath MW, where I am currently the Wine Director.

Industry sector(s): Sales, Distribution, Agency/Importer, Off trade, Wine judge

Wine styles: Sparkling wine, Champagne, English sparkling wines

Wine region expertise: Chile, New Zealand, Burgundy, Champagne

Market expertise: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South America, France, Spain, Africa

Specialisms: Quality assurance and control, Marketing wine, Financial and commercial structures, Supplier/customer relationships, Routes to market, Importation, Distribution, Supermarket and multiple retail, Restaurant wines, Branding