I accidentally discovered I'm a super taster...

Hi, I'm Joanne Frette, chief taster at Swirl Sip Socialise!
 

Twenty years ago I accidentally discovered that I am a super taster (I have more tastebuds on my tongue than most people) and that I have an extremely sensitive sense of smell! Great - but, but at the time I didn't like wine...

Fortunately that changed and since then, I've spent the last twenty years tasting, studying and presenting wine events. I'm a passionate taster and educator. I really love sharing my skills and knowledge with clients.

I'm very grateful to Majestic Wine for putting me through my Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 3 and then my Level 4 Diploma. In 2012 I moved to Boston, Massachusetts where I worked as a Walking Sommelier for 6 years. When I returned to Edinburgh, I set up Swirl Sip Socialise.

Today, I'm an Independent Wine and Whisky Specialist and Walking Sommelier in Edinburgh, Scotland. I work with Private Chef's, award winning restaurants and host clients from overseas on restaurant tours of Edinburgh. I'm delighted to be Taster for The Royal Company of Merchants of Edinburgh where I met HRH Princess Anne and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

I write for magazines and share my thoughts on wine and food in my newsletters.

I love what I do! Please let me help you on your wine tasting journey! 

Cheers, Joanne