case studies wine school
I remember my first experience well, a bottle of Hock, enjoyed on a camping trip
whilst at university (Portsmouth, I loved being by the sea). It didn't put me
off, and since then, wine has shaped almost everything I do. Despite my
discovery of wine, I graduated from university with a BSc in Applied Chemistry.
This was followed by an MSc in Analytical Chemistry and a ten-year career in
research and development with GlaxoSmithKline. During this time, a friend (now
Mr Drinks!) encouraged me to chair the wine appreciation society for the sports
and social club. This was when my interest in wine really started taking me
places. I began studying with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in 2003, passed
the L4 Diploma in 2005 and founded Case Studies Wine School in 2006. In 2021 I
achieved my goal of becoming a Master of Wine (MW). My journey is far from over.
There are still so many grape varieties, regions, spirits, cocktails and beers
waiting to be discovered. In 2022 I rebranded Case Studies Wine School to Claire
Drinks to better reflect that I also offer spirits courses. In 2023 I will be
adding beer courses to my portfolio.