Bubbles & Wine Expert

The Wine Tipster has over three decades’ experience in the wine industry and has been the Prosecco DOC Ambassador for the UK since 2015.

As an esteemed wine expert and Prosecco DOC Ambassador, Neil hosts regular in-person and virtual Masterclasses and Tasting Sessions with Wine Schools, at food festivals, and for corporate events throughout the UK.

The Wine Tipster is a keen member of the wine industry and regularly shares his expertise with students of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, trade and media audiences such as with Chef & Restaurant Magazine, and as a judge for the annual Glass of Bubbly Awards and The Caterer Product Excellence Awards.

He has worked alongside chefs such as Danilo Cortellini, Raymond Blanc OBE, Michel Roux Jr, and Francesco Mazzei, among others, to bring exciting food pairings to the wine-drinking experience. This includes an ongoing partnership with Grana Padano PDO as the perfect accompaniment to Prosecco DOC Aperitivo Time.

Neil’s expertise is shared via a range of media formats, including radio campaigns, social media livestreams, virtual events, and digital print. His articles have been featured in Red Magazine, Cotswold Life, and The Jockey Club as their resident sommelier. As the Prosecco DOC Ambassador he is the media spokesperson for the UK and has been quoted in a number of national publications.

Neil’s passion for racecourse hospitality has also been seen in his role as a presenter for Château Léoube wines which are featured at The Jockey Club courses.

Visit the Gigs, Events & Broadcasting Page to find out more about Neil’s past events and clients, as well as upcoming events to find him at.

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As a Bubbles and Wine Expert, The Wine Tipster has worked with: