Association of Wine Educators

Association of Wine Educators The AWE is a UK group of independent, professional wine educators. http://www.wineeducators.com
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Welcome to our talented wine educator Sera | Wine Communicator| Content Creator to the AWE. Sera is a London-based wine ...
11/06/2026

Welcome to our talented wine educator Sera | Wine Communicator| Content Creator to the AWE.
Sera is a London-based wine educator, DipWSET and Doctor of Chemistry.
Over the past eight years, Sera worked across education digital content, helping people understand wine in ways that feel clear, relevant and grounded in modern life.
Sera enjoys taking traditional wine knowledge, often presented in overly technical ways, and reshaping it so it speaks naturally to today’s consumers without losing its depth.
Through teaching, writing and social media, she aims to show that wine isn’t reserved for specialists; it is a sensory, cultural experience that brings people together and rewards curiosity over time.
We are delighted Sera to have you join us!

We are thrilled to welcome one of our newest AWE members David from .grapetoglass David has many years of global wine ta...
02/06/2026

We are thrilled to welcome one of our newest AWE members David from .grapetoglass

David has many years of global wine tasting experience and translated that into qualifications such as WSET L3 and the Plumpton College still wine making course.

For the past 5 years David has worked in Surrey Hills vineyards as a volunteer viticulturalist.

During wine tasting events David takes people on an engaging journey from Grape to Glass and is available to host wine tasting experiences in the Surrey area.

Welcome David we are thrilled to have you as one of our members.

Hearty congratulations to Maria who joins as the newest member. In her own words …. “María Laura Ortiz Chiavetta is an A...
06/05/2026

Hearty congratulations to Maria who joins as the newest member. In her own words …. “María Laura Ortiz Chiavetta is an Argentine wine strategist, writer and educator working at the intersection of wine, luxury and place.

From Mendoza and based between Spain and Argentina, her work explores how wine creates meaning beyond the bottle — through terroir, sensory identity and cultural positioning.

She contributes to international platforms including Wine-Searcher and Great Wine Capitals, and serves as Ambassador for the International Wine Challenge and The World’s Best Vineyards.

Through her projects Winifera and Winelux, she approaches wine as both a sensory and narrative experience — advising wineries, hospitality groups and luxury brands across Europe and Latin America.

Beyond strategy and writing, María Laura is an active presence in the global wine community: she judges at international competitions across multiple continents, lectures and trains wine professionals in Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, and has designed and led elite sommelier education programmes for some of the world’s leading wine organisations.

A member of the Guild of Food Writers, she brings a distinctly Latin American perspective to global wine conversations.” .simpson.35513 .warren.14

Introducing our newest member to the AWE. Congratulations Felix. In his own words……“Felix began his professional life a...
29/04/2026

Introducing our newest member to the AWE. Congratulations Felix. In his own words……“Felix began his professional life as a chartered accountant, and spending some years in financial services before an unexpected passion took hold during the COVID-19 lockdown: wine.

What started as curiosity soon became serious commitment. He pursued formal qualifications, earning the WSET Diploma (DipWSET) as well as certified WSET educator. Today, he teaches Levels 1–3 wine courses, guiding students through the fundamentals and finer points of wine with equal enthusiasm.

Beyond the classroom, Felix hosts private tastings for groups — crafting accessible, engaging experiences that make wine approachable for all kinds of audiences.

His interests extend well beyond the vine. Alongside his wine credentials, he holds the JSA Sake Diploma International, WSET Level 3 in Sake, the Shochu Advisor qualification. He has a keen appreciation for spirits too, with particular fondness for Baijiu, Shochu, Gin, and Armagnac, and has served as a judge at the International Spirits Competition, the World Spirits Award, and a number of other competitions.” .simpson.35513 .ko1

We would like to welcome new member of the AWE! Mimi Avery.Mimi has experienced a wonderful wine heritage of growing up ...
05/04/2026

We would like to welcome new member of the AWE! Mimi Avery.
Mimi has experienced a wonderful wine heritage of growing up with Ronald and John Avery. Mimi says “unfortunately I didn’t have that blessing of their palate memory, unlike my brother Richard – but never the less I have had the extraordinary good fortune to have been in and around the wine trade all my working life. The last recession put paid to a more fiscally lucrative job as a civil engineer – but you can’t beat the work life balance in wine. Especially now that I just spend my life planning and talking about the drops of the gods!”



I was invited in to the AWE after a tutored tasting to a wine club of 40 people about Australia and the links between the countries success and the pioneering of the regions by my father. Having been a buyer for 6 years I also have specific knowledge of a range of smaller regions and countries – which has been such fun.

Welcome Mimi we are thrilled to have you as a member.

The 100 AWEsome Wines 2026 list is here!A brilliant collection of wines spanning every price range, region, country, and...
06/03/2026

The 100 AWEsome Wines 2026 list is here!

A brilliant collection of wines spanning every price range, region, country, and style imaginable – all expertly curated by specialists in the field.

Simple to use, fun to explore, and full of great discoveries. Enjoy!

https://www.100awesomewines.com

10/12/2025

Party season is upon us and for wine educators everywhere it was a great chance to catch up and learn in one single Christmas time hit! Thank you to Laurent-Perrier and to Anna Midcalf for a joyful double dose of wine education, taking us from Champagne to English still wines in one afternoon, followed by a festive mingle with more wines at London’s own urban winery, London Cru this season as we celebrated wine learning together! Thanks to .warren.14 and Helen for all their hard work. Sorry to see .lane.7758 step down but welcome to Jamie our new head of CPD for 2026 and beyond!

A warm welcome to new member Dario Barbato. In his own words:My passion for wine began behind a bar in Italy, where I di...
04/12/2025

A warm welcome to new member Dario Barbato. In his own words:
My passion for wine began behind a bar in Italy, where I discovered its connection to culture, history, and hospitality. That early curiosity grew into a lifelong pursuit, leading me to the WSET Diploma, WSET Educator certification, and work as an international wine judge. I’ve since developed wine programs across the UK, US, and Middle East, navigating varied regulations, consumer expectations, and cultural contexts.

Combining formal training with hands-on experience, I bring expertise in viticulture, winemaking, and global markets, grounded in a hospitality approach that values clarity, storytelling, and guest engagement. As an educator, I focus on making wine knowledge accessible and practical; as a judge, I sharpen my analytical palate to build balanced, diverse, and commercially effective wine lists.

Driven by innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, I connect education with strategy to help audiences worldwide appreciate wine’s complexity while adapting to emerging trends—from low-alcohol styles to digital platforms and boutique producers.

02/12/2025

We would like to welcome a new member to our Association of Wine Educators, Victoria Aldwinckle 👏Victoria is a wine & spirits educator, consultant and judge with over 20 years of experience. She specialises in the regions and wines of Spain and runs a wide range of dinners, tastings, courses and masterclasses through her education business, Kent Wine School. In addition, she is co-owner and wine school development manager for Local Wine School, a network of wine schools across the UK. Welcome Victoria thrilled to have you join us 🙌

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