Hop Skip and Vine's objective is to help its clients to recognise their own knowledge, and to broaden their understanding of Wine and Beer by being given the opportunity to try new things. They are also encouraged to discuss their views, personal preferences and even dislikes, yet to feel comfortable to express their opinions in a relaxed environment. How it Works: The events have proven to be equally enjoyable and interesting to people of all levels of wine knowledge, from the wine novice to the connoisseur .Tastings can be tailored to suit individual clients. We like to build the tastings around a particular theme and we encourage clients to explore different options with us.  Clients have the option of providing their own venue (for example, the company boardroom), using an off-site venue or, indeed, their own homes in the case of private parties . We cater primarily for groups of ten to twenty people (a number which allows for lively interaction) but we can also provide for larger numbers .We are flexible in how to structure our tastings, both with wines chosen and format. The duration of the wine tasting runs for about one and a half hours. A typical wine tasting session would include:Independent Professional Wine Host, with certified wine qualificationsUnique Venues providedSparkling wine and snacks on arrivalCarefully selected premium wines 6 different wines from various countries and suppliers (2 white and 4 red)Cheese boards ( 6 different cheeses)Comprehensive tasting notes (hard and electronic copies provided)

Adnams is an exceptional brewery based in Suffolk. It is steeeped in tradition and has also been a wine merchant for many years. While working for Adnams I was based at their flagship store in Bloomsbury, London. There, I managed the events in their purpose built events room. I focused on corporate wine and beer tasting for its neigbouring large Universities, marketing and advertising agencies as well as hosting tasting for Adnams private clients and the gereral public.

Jeroboam are one of the finest wine merchants in London. I worked between its two Knightsbridge stores (Walton Street and Elizabeth Street) and Hampstead in North London. I worked in Fine-Wine sales and was involved in their regular porfolio wine tastings held for both press/media and its extensive private client customer base.

As a Marketing Category Manager I was responsible for marketing wines from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.This involved providing marketing material and route to market strategies for the sales team. This role also included dealing with the wineries direct and organising their regular trade visits to the UK, as well as co-ordinating trade fairs across the UK.

After Graduating from the University of Adelaide, I began working for K1 by Geoff Hardy in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. As their Sales & Marking Manager, I was responsible for building brand awareness of this boutique winery by participating in domestic and overseas trade fairs, liaising with distribution sales representatives and working at their cellar door. I also hosted its wine tasting for both trade visitors and private clients, as well as the general public.