London desk

• Sep 2010 - Present

I opened the London Office, upon joining in 2010. Much of the role is sales and marketing; I also write the list, undertake some buying. Current projects include copy for the new website, helping producers arrive at 0% risk of cork-taint without necessarily resorting to synthetic closures, and removing materials from the supply chain that have no planned ‘end of life’ after consumption. Wine-wise, my specialist interest is fine wine made with respect for nature, rather than despite her. In other words, a place ‘where excellence and ethics might meet’. Regarding neo-natural producers, we embrace clean wine flavours, not the faults/flaws/funk side of the scene, which boils down to intent, technique & timing. Raeburn ship ~250 estates, plus Bordeaux GCCs, with >4500 wines listed. 85% of wineries are French and Italian. >50% of wines are Burgundy and Riesling. Fully 55% farm in organics or biodynamics, with 30% sustainable. 50% of all these are certified, an industry leading quotient of clean quality. We spend time with growers in their cellars, at trade fairs, and in the market place, depending on their needs. I present regularly to and for clients, including corporate, trade and private clients. Clients include leading restaurants and members clubs, luxury to indie retailers, the wine-trade. Show less