User:WineAlchemist

I am a wine professional, holding the WSET Diploma (Honours) Level 5 since 2004 and was awarded a scholarship for my examination performance in 2004. I am also a business professional with an MBA.

Since then, I act as a wine educator, speaker and storyteller; writing independently on wine and related subjects. I created www.winealchemy.co.uk. This was one of the first websites dedicated to wine and food. My work has been published in various magazines and online journals worldwide ever since. An all-new website was launched on 11 April 2016, winning several further awards.

I’ve been fortunate to visit many of the world’s wine regions. Because wine is such a large subject, it cannot be mastered – there are always new discoveries and changes every year. Hence, I have special knowledge and a deep relationship with Italy, Champagne, Burgundy and New Zealand.

I'm at my happiest in the vineyard, with a particular interest in Organics, Biodynamics and sustainability. Another area of expertise is how Blockchain technology will transform the wine industry. In fact, I was the first wine writer to write, speak, and consult on using Blockchain in the wine industry.

I’m a member of the Circle of Wine Writers. As a WSET Certified Educator and a member of the Association of Wine Educators, I offer corporate and public wine events and Masterclasses as well as student coaching and speaking.

I judge wine at various International Wines and Spirits Competitions in Europe.

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