Growing up in the UK I was very lucky to spend most summer holidays in the south of France, where I was literally surrounded by vineyards and wine at the table from a young age. So it seemed natural to get a job in a wine shop in my first year at college, 17 years later after working in nearly every aspect of the wine business I guess you could say I’m hooked! I spent nearly 10 years working for some of Chapel Hill Wine Company’s biggest suppliers, importing and distributing wine. Then in 2014 Todd finally convinced me to come and manage the store. Wine combines many things I am passionate about, geography, history, art and science, and has allowed me to travel to many beautiful countries in the world. These days I’m always looking for what’s new, unique, and rare in the wine biz. I learn something new every day and that’s what makes this job so exciting. I’m a sucker for all things Portuguese, Spanish, and everything the wild southwestern corner of France has to offer. Oh and all things bubbly, especially Champagne - I just can’t get enough of it! |