A qualified and experienced winemaker with strong commercial skills and the unique experience of working for 12 years in retail.Recognised for sourcing excellent wines that meet the needs of clients, delight customers and win awards.Skilled at blending wines, style setting and new product development. Able to create a wine from concept to finished product.Well respected for technical skills in quality, safety and legality of wine. A proven track record for wine procurement including price negotiations and reserve management.The unique experience of working in over 40 wine producing countries with exposure to rare and exciting varieties, diverse styles and winemaking techniques.

Sourcing and developing wines for the bespoke 450+ own label award winning M&S wine range.Launching alcohol free own label wines in less than 6 months to respond quickly to customer and category needs.Transformed M&S Italian wine range growing this region to most profitable and most press mentioned in the wine category

Working with suppliers throughout the world to make wines UK retail ready.Blending bespoke wines for UK retail customers, managing technical, quality and aesthetics.

Managing winemaking projects in Italy, Spain, France and Germany to delivery bespoke wines to UK retail customers.Recruiting winemakers and line managing winemakers to work in-country for these winemaking projects.

Responsible for base wine blending, tirage and bottling for Lindauer (transfer) and Deutz (traditional method) sparkling wines.