I am a wine story-teller, ambassador, and qualified expert with more than 15 years experience working in wine and living between the UK, Lebanon and Spain. I believe in creating courses and wine experiences that enhance your experience of wine through understanding it better. Simplifying the language and presenting the processes we use in a fun and enjoyable way, you'll not only learn more about wine, but also increase your confidence surrounding it and the thousands of grapes and bottles on offer.
I can't wait to take these aromatic journeys with you!
Please check below which courses are currently available
"I've learnt so much about wine with Amy's guidance, I feel like I know what I'm choosing and why now! I'm definitely going to be hosting some more wine and food pairing evenings with my friends, this was s much fun!"
- Emma Halewood
Course Testimonial
'"The Art of WINE-ing"' is an amazing course that gives you both knowledge and fun experiences delivered in a professional way. The course leaves you with a feeling of eagerness and excitement that can be compared to falling in love."
Course Testimonial
"This course will give a great understanding of the background to wines and what we should be looking for when selecting a wine. The workbook is a lovely addition and enhances what the course will cover. The fact you only need a wine glass, a nose and a piece of white paper - nothing you won't have at home anyway - is fab."
Course Testimonial
Amy, this course is incredible. You glow with enthusiasm and passion. Your teaching style suits me being a total novice and I cant wait to finish the course.
Tasting Testimonial
“A perfect balance of personality and knowledge. Amy came across professional and personable, and the wine she suggested was lovely too. We learned about the regions, grapes, and the points to look out for when selecting wines to pair with foods. Such a fun evening, cant wait to do it again!”
Laura Brophy, XLedger, Bristol UK
Tasting Testimonial
“I have attended several of Amy's evening wine tastings and one of her day trips in Lebanon, and have been consistently impressed by her organisational skills, knowledge of the wines she is presenting, and the quality of her selection. I learnt a lot about each individual wine, and acquired many new favourites. I also felt that I learnt a great deal about Lebanon's rural landscapes and communities more widely, through her explanation of the viticulture process and excellent relations with producers. Great value for money, too.”
Lizzie Porter, Journalist, Beirut, Lebanon
Tasting Testimonial
“Such a good experience! Tons of interesting info, delicious wines I would never have known to try otherwise, but are now firm favourites, and a lovely warm, friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend Amy's tastings for anyone wanting to discover great new wines, learn more about what makes them good and make friends.”
Lizz Fitt, photojournalist, Beirut, Lebanon
Hi, I’m Amy
Back in 2006, I started working in wine, and BOY was I in for a shock!
My first day in my first ever wine job saw me selling bottles of wine I'd never even tried. With over 1300 different grapes to choose from and more than 10000 references in store, it was a sharp learning curve, but the more I tasted and the more people I met, the more I began to understand not only the wines, but what exactly people were after. As I began to study for my professional wine exams my work involved market research and consumer data, and alongside my studies, I began creating my own profiling system that let me tap into and simplify the wine-world language. For the next 12 years I lived and worked between Mallorca, the UK and Lebanon, in private wine sales, corporate sales, marketing and events for wineries, as well as creating my own bespoke tastings, wine tours, and community. I had realised the best way to create maximum satisfaction for anyone, was to understand the emotional cues created by the wine and combine these with a relatable experience and I based my activities on this. I found creative ways of connecting with the people and the wines, and formed an eager community of wine lovers keen to learn about wines in a non-stuffy, informal yet informative manner. This course compiles some of what I've learnt, so you too can unlock the key to understanding your relationship with it more and maximising your wine experience.
