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Tel: +44 (0) 1732 779 343
BWI is quintessentially all about wine; its source, and talented winemakers from around the world. It’s our passion and personal interest in these wines which distinguishes us from other merchants. We take pride in the development of our knowledge to pass on to our clients to achieve the level of service and enjoyment we are proud of.
All our clients have specific needs, tastes and requirements. Rather than pigeonhole or regulate you as a client, we like to work on a one to one basis; we believe in tailoring our services to our clients and that your journey through the exploration of wine is unique to your palette, your preferences, your needs, your budget, your portfolio.
Our knowledge comes from multifarious sectors of influence, blended from the strength of experience, wine knowledge from working with and tasting wines, investment and financial expertise within BWI team.
Our wine advisors are here to help you discover the complete world of wine - they can accommodate you in the following areas:
- Wine for drinking now or in the future
- Wine as an investment
- Private Reserves
- Cellar Building and Management
- Portfolio Evaluation
- Storage and Insurance
- Broking & Selling your wines
Contact our wine advisors below to see how they can help you explore your passion for wine.
The team behind the service
Simon Quinn
Private Client Sales Manager
simon@bwiltd.co.uk
Simon is one of the most experienced members of the BWI team having 15 years of working within the wine trade. His passion for wine started during his studies at university, and on graduation devoted his time to attain his WSET examinations to Diploma level whilst working with wine retailers to utilise the skills he was developing.
Before joining BWI he provided a bespoke service for clients within a well known London based wine broker. He now specialises in selected areas such as Bordeaux, Burgundy and German wines. Simon’s experience in Bordeaux is extensive and he has tasted En Primeur in Bordeaux each year since the 2000 vintage and has also visited many of the top domains of Burgundy. Though his tastes are eclectic, his favourite wines are the reds of the Cotes de Nuits, in Burgundy and the whites of the Mosel, in Germany.
Martin Lea
Private Client Sales
martin@bwiltd.co.uk
After Martin graduated from University he spent two years travelling the further flung reaches of the World including a number of wine regions. These included the Barossa, Margaret River and the Hunter Valley in Australia and Mendoza and the Aconcagua Valley in South America. His interest in wine ignited, he then worked with wine retailers before joining BWI.
Martin, affectionatly known as Junior, joined us 4 years ago he has completed his WSET Diploma, broadening and developing his knowledge as he refines his love of fine wines. With Martin’s knowledge of New World and Old World wines, he can offer advice on wine from every corner of the world.
“Martin Lea is the consummate wine professional, coolly delivering intricate details and colourful anecdotes about 100s of Bordeaux's from his vault like memory. Fantastic customer service and a friendly can do attitude make dealing with him even in the most stressful of campaigns and absolute pleasure!” James, London 2010