Born in the UK and lived in Cornwall until it was time to start University. Studied for 3 different qualifications. Geography and Biology first. Then Descriptive & Applied Linguistics and finally Marketing & Business Administration. Went into the Training and Consultancy business and have lived and worked in Kuwait, Finland, Sweden, UK & Spain.
In Spain have lived in Madrid, Barcelona, Sitges and now in the High Penedès.So how did I get into the wine tourism business? Well once installed in a new house in the High Penedès I soon discovered that there were wonderful wines and wineries to visit but little tourism. So I made a low budget market research to see if it would be feasable to set up a business offering wine tasting tours – and hey Wine Pleasures was born.
I’m a big fan of Cava Brut Nature and only from certain producers. I enjoy fruity rosados and just love Cabernet Suavingnon and Xarel.lo whites. When it comes to reds I like fruity and slightly oaked cabs and tempranillos.
For future grape escapes would just love to discover Argentina, Chile, Hungary, Romania and South Africa – oh and CA of course!
Speaker Notes
2011 IWINETC – Oporto
Gag the Winemaker/Winery Guide! Let the Visitor do the Talking!