
Xenia Ruscombe-King MW
Became an MW 2003
Based in United Kingdom
Nationality English
Languages English, French
Long and extended career throughout the trade culminating with current splendid role at Waitrose. Possibly quite interesting, but only over a large whisky and soda. Better told personally. Obsessed by wine and all things food but also breed sheep, go fishing and sailing and love the outdoors life.
Current employer: Waitrose & Partners
Primary area(s) of work: Trade
Industry sector(s): Agency/Importer, Buying, Consultant, Educator, Events, Off trade, On trade, Wine judge
Wine region expertise: Austria, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Germany, Italy, Jerez, Languedoc, Mosel, Pfalz, Rheingau, Rheinhessen
Market expertise: United Kingdom
Specialisms: Branding, Direct to consumer, Ecommerce, Events, Food and wine pairing, HORECA, Independent retail, Marketing wine, Supplier/customer relationships, Supermarket and multiple retail, Wine labels, Wine judging