​Growing up in Belarus didn’t set me off on to a great start in terms of wine appreciation, but travelling has opened up my horizons to a variety of cultures, cuisines and beverages. I fell in love with wine after moving to London – where wine is the blood the city runs on. I wanted to learn more and found myself flying through WSET qualifications and ultimately decided to follow my passion, so I left private banking and joined the wine trade.

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Since then, my wine life has taken me from artisan producers and fine wine to intimate tastings, international wine fairs and travels through wine regions around the world. Wine is not just about what's in your glass, it's about the stories behind the bottle and company you are sharing it in.

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At the table, I want wine to feel exciting, not intimidating.

The wines can be serious. The evening doesn’t have to be.​