Achievements
Brag alert! Over the years, I've gained the following accolades:
Robb Report Thought Leader, 2022
Finalist, Louis Roederer Online Communicator Of The Year 2020
Finalist, Born Digital Best Editorial / Opinion Wine Writing 2019
Finalist, Born Digital Best Editorial / Opinion Wine Writing 2018
Winner, Louis Roederer Online Communicator Of The Year 2017
1st Runner-up, Born Digital Best Editorial / Opinion Wine Writing 2016
Finalist, Wine Blog Awards Best New Blog 2016
Finalist, Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards Online Drink Writer 2016
Master of Wine, 2015
Finalist, Louis Roederer International Feature Writer Of The Year 2015
Finalist, Fortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards Drink Writer 2015
Finalist, Louis Roederer International Wine Columnist Of The Year 2014
Finalist, Louis Roederer Online Wine Columnist Of The Year 2012
1st Runner-up, Born Digital Best Wine-Themed Video 2012
Finalist, Louis Roederer Emerging Wine Writer Of The Year 2010
Runner-up, Young Wine Writer of the Year 2008
Runner-up, Young Wine Writer of the Year 2007
Beyond wine
Music and nature are the other great preoccupations of my life. I've played the piano since I was seven and still practice regularly, much to the delight of my neighbours. I listen to everything from prog to pop and will talk about music incessantly to anyone who makes the mistake of asking.
Once upon a time, I performed some comedy, taking shows to the Edinburgh Fringe and winning a BBC New Talent award in 2006. Thankfully there is absolutely no evidence of this online.
Otherwise, I love cooking, reading, technology and my wonderful wife, with whom I live in Singapore.