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Meet the Member: Moshe Cohen

Posted on February 19, 2022February 21, 2022 by Amanda Barnes

Moshe Cohen on isreali wine and interview

Moshe Cohen is a wine communicator and podcast presenter based in England. Amanda Barnes interviews him on his favourite wine interviews and asks for tips on Israeli wine, as well as finding out why two wheels and a corkscrew are his favourite holiday companions. Moshe recently presented a CWW seminar based on Israeli wine which is streamable on our YouTube channel. Tell me about your first...

Meet the Friend: Ross Carter, The Drinks Trust

Posted on February 18, 2022February 21, 2022 by Amanda Barnes

Ross Carter has worked in many different areas of the industry over the years but most recently is becoming known for his work at The Drinks Trust (the drinks charity formerly called The Benevolent) as CEO. In this Meet the Friend interview, Amanda Barnes finds out how the parameters shifted for the charity during the pandemic and learns about its key campaigns for 2022. She also discovers how Ros...

Meet the Friend: Alan Aboud, FONDATA

Posted on November 21, 2021November 23, 2021 by Alan Aboud

Alan Aboud is the creative director of Fine and Rare's new FONDATA publication (which features Member Jancis Robinson MW on the cover in its first edition). In this Meet the Friend interview, Amanda Barnes finds out how the fine wine market has changed during the pandemic, the concept of a 'journal of adjacencies' and why moving from Black Tower to Meursault has been great for his palate but not h...

Meet the Friend: François Chartier, Tanaka 1789

Posted on September 11, 2021September 13, 2021 by Amanda Barnes

François Chartier’s whole career is a true tour de force. Starting out in the wine world as a waiter in his early 20s, he has gone on to become one of the world’s most respected sommeliers. He is an award-winning author of 27 books of wine and flavours, and is a sought-after advisor on wine, beer, chocolate, fragrances and AI with Sony's new gastronomy project. One of his most recent adventures ha...

Meet the Friend: Julia Trustram Eve, Wine GB

Posted on July 23, 2021July 25, 2021 by Amanda Barnes

Julia Trustram Eve is at the forefront of the British wine scene as Head of Marketing for Wine GB, but it was actually bottles of Burgundy and Claret that first brought her into the wine world. Amanda Barnes interviews Julia on her pathway into wine, what excites her most about the world of British wine today and the establishment of the Great British Classic Method. How did you get int...

Meet the Friend: Patrick Rea

Posted on June 19, 2021June 21, 2021 by Amanda Barnes

Patrick Rea found his way into the world of wine through a fortunate acquirement by one of his clients. In this Meet the Friend interview, Amanda Barnes learns why he went from marketing medical services to marketing English Pinotage and why he's hoping to be able to invite members over for a round of golf at Mannings Heath one day soon. Tell us how you got into the world of wine and ...

Meet the Friend: Donald Ziraldo

Posted on May 12, 2021May 15, 2021 by Amanda Barnes

Donald Ziraldo needs no introduction to most wine writers around the world as one of the most influential figures in Canadian wine. After starting his career with a vine nursery, he became involved in winemaking with the founding of Inniskillin in 1974, remaining there until 2006, and later moved on to create his own independent label Ziraldo, planting his own vineyard in 2007. As a Friend of the ...

Meet the Friend: Tanya Schmitt, Croatia Unpacked

Posted on April 8, 2021April 15, 2021 by Amanda Barnes

Tanya Schmitt is keen for the world to know the beautiful wines and destinations of Croatia through her company Croatia Unpacked. Amanda Barnes interviews her about how she got into the wine world, why she thinks Istria is a hidden gem (especially in Autumn and truffle season) and how Grk has finally reached the shores of Ontario, Canada. What sparked your interest in wine? I’ve always enjoy...

Meet the Friend: Dawn Davies MW, The Whisky Exchange

Posted on March 8, 2021March 9, 2021 by Amanda Barnes

Dawn Davies MW The Whisky Exchange interview for Circle of Wine Writers

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Meet the Friend: Kate Sweet, Limm PR

Posted on February 5, 2021February 9, 2021 by Kate Sweet

Kate Sweet has been 'wine curious' ever since she can remember and today is one of the leading PRs in the drinks industry, working at Limm Communications with a range of brands and clients from vintage Cognac to grower Champagne. In this interview, we discover why she's desperate to enjoy a glass of rosé overlooking the Med very soon, but will take a pass on the Gewürztraminer. What bro...