OUR INTERNATIONAL TEAM MEMBERS
Our mutli-language team is made up entirely of dedicated wine professionals who are committed to promoting organic, sustainable and Biodynamic viticulture.
25 years of hospitality and sales experience has not dampened Graham's passion for more adventure. Spells in Michelin restaurants and owning his own group of restaurants, set him on course to take it all to another level. Graham is now a wine and olive oil producer in Le Marche, Italy, where he practises sustainable farming and produces a style of fortified wine, high grade olive oil and offers wine tours and holidays at his organic and eco-friendly farm.
GRAHAM. FOUNDER
FAVOURITE WINES RIESLING AND GRUNER VELTLINER
LANGUAGES: GERMAN, ITALIAN, GAELIC, ENGLISH
FOR ALL ENQUIRIES, SPECIFIC OR GENERAL CONTACT GRAHAM@CIRCUMFERENCEWINES.COM
With degrees in both law and accountancy, Lady Charlotte uses her expertise to create a unique approach to PR and Brand Building. Having worked for some of the most prestigious luxury houses including LVMH and Christie's, where she managed relationships with HNW's and international partners. Lady Charlotte also has a wealth of experience in managing multiple accounts with a professional yet personal touch. Lady Charlotte has over 10 years experience in PR including working on projects for champagne brands and top property agents. Charlotte's skills also extends to strategic brand partnerships, retail introductions, sales and ambassadorships.
CHARLOTTE. PR-SALES
FAVOURITE WINES: CHAMPAGNE CHAMPAGNE AND CHAMPAGNE.
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, GERMAN. FRENCH
FOR ALL PR-SALES AND BRAND BUILDING ENQUIRIES, CONTACT CHARLOTTE
Paul was awarded Wine Education Expert of the Year in 2017. He has a WSET Diploma Honours and an MBA in business. He is also a WSET educator and an acclaimed wine journalist. His knowledge and opinion of wine is extensive and highly respected, conducting masterclasses, speaking and judging at international events, and sampling wines for independent review. His commitment to promoting sustainability and biodynamics in viticulture is gaining him much respect around the world.
FAVOURITE WINES: AMISFIELD PINOT NOIR NZ.
PAUL. PORTFOLIO ADVISOR
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, GERMAN. FRENCH
FOR ALL REVIEWS, MATERCLASSES, PUBLICITY AND EVENTS, CONTACT PAUL.
With a doctorate on the science of sustainabilty in the wine sector, Federica brings first class knowledge and experience to the team. With specific emphasis on promoting small wineries in rural areas throughout Italy and Europe, Federica shows a great talent for embracing all the needs of the artisan wine producer, developing their brand and delivering success on an international level. From and living in Central Italy.
FEDERICA PhD. STRATEGY-EVENTS
FAVOURITE WINES: VERNACCIA DI SERRAPETRONA AND FRANCIACORTA ITALY
LANGUAGES: ITALIAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN.
FOR ALL ENQUIRIES FROM ITALY, CONTACT FEDERICA
Our second team member with a doctorate. Sarannes area of expertise is the interpretation of languages. As multi- language dealings with global producers are central to our business, her skills are vital in ensuring that there is always a professional, balanced and precise approach to all levels of communication between our producers, logistics and event partners.
SARANNE PhD. COMMUNICATIONS
FAVOURITE WINES: MUGA RIOJA AND GERMAN SPARKLNG WINE. SEKT.
LANGUAGES: FRENCH, ITALIAN, GERMAN, ENGLISH.
FOR PROFESSIONAL WINE CONTENT, PROOFREADING AND TRANSLATION CONTACT SARANNE
Alex kicked off his wine career at Kim Crawford, in New Zealand, followed by spells in Tuscany, Le Marche and Piedmonte, finally becoming full time winemaker at Tanber Bey and Mending Hall wineries in Napa valley. He got his masters degree in viticulture and enology in 2016 and is currently developing his own private wine label. Alex dedicates his wine voyage to his inspiring grandfather, Sig. Bucci who hailed from Italy and introduced him to the love of wine many years ago.
ALEX. TECHNICAL ADVISOR STILL WINE
FAVOURITE WINES: BOROLO AND NAPA CAB.
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH. ITALIAN.
Chris is a journalist, published author and all round fanatic for Champagne and sparkling wines from around the world. He has travelled extensively and sampled over 10,000 sparkling wines and Champagne to date. He has judged them, reviewed them, presented them and written books on the topic, along with pairing them all with international dishes. An award winning marketeer with a string of successful start-up and investment concepts under his belt, Chris brings expertise, professionalism and great bubbly energy to the team.
FAVOURITE WINES: PROSECCO AND CREMANT
CHRIS, SPARKLING WINE EXPERT
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH. FRENCH