Born in north of England. Graduated with MA Honours at St Andrews University, Scotland; spent year in Italy with scholarship to Perugia University. Joined Sotheby's wine department in 1983 - working for 12 years as wine & spirit specialist. For past 38 years Rose has worked as The Scotsman newspaper's weekly wine/drinks columnist, also writing for other specialist trade and consumer magazines, TV and radio broadcasts.

As a certified wine educator based in Scotland, Rose currently hosts a large programme of consumer wine courses, wine masterclasses, charity tastings, fine wine dinners, team building days, corporate entertainment - and virtual tastings. Organises & hosts exclusive group wine tours (2018 Portugal, 2019 California & Oregon, 2022 Germany, 2023 Jerez, 2023 Georgia, 2024 Chile, Argentina & Uruguay, 2024 Hungary, 2025 Sicily, 2025 Rhone, 2026 South Africa, 2026 England, 2026 Alsace & Jura) - and bespoke tailor-made tours abroad for clients. Judges at international competitions (Chile, Hungary, China). An active charity fundraiser - creator of the Comic Relief Wine Fair, a bi-annual wine fair.

Rose's new book: 'A Taste For Wine' published by Mitchell Beazley (Octopus Publishing Group: launched October 2025) was one of The Times' Best Books 2025; Forbes' Best Essential Wine & Spirits Books 2025; The Wine Conversation's Best Wine Books 2025 & The Scotsman's Best Drink Books 2026.

Primary area(s) of work: Communication

Industry sector(s): Author, Consultant, Educator, Events, Journalism, Wine judge, Wine tourism

Wine styles: English sparkling wines, Sherry, Sparkling wine, Still red, Still white, Still wines

Wine region expertise: Alsace, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Hungary Tokaj, Jerez, Mosel, Spain

Specialisms: Direct to consumer, Education, Events, Food and wine pairing, History of wine, Events, Restaurant wines, Training, Wine tourism, Wine judging