Wine

Tasting notes

Useful links

The Institute of Masters of Wine

Home to the most sought after of wine qualifications, the legendary MW. Some near-legendary members, too. 

WSET

Wine & Spirit Education Trust - all things vinous, spiritous (beer/sake now, too!). Essential education and training.

The Court of Master Sommeliers

Qualifications and resources for the world of the sommelier. More near legendary members.

Some of my favourite specialist retailers

... unsystematic, unsponsored, unapologetic ...

The Wine Society

Founded in 1874, The Wine Soc has a great selection of wines. It's a member-owned affair, too, committed to purchasers and producers.

Berry Bros & Rudd

BBR is Britain’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, operating since 1698! Still family-owned and run.

The Oxford Wine Co

Winner of UK's Best Independent Wine Merchant 2023: wine school, wine fair, wine café, wine.