Hi, I'm Joanne Frette DipWSET

My Wine Journey

I love to taste wine, sample food and explore whisky. Tasting really is a pleasure - but I haven't always felt this way.

For many years, I didn't like wine. I didn't understand the fuss, the labels, the different shaped bottles, or why the bottles were priced the way they were. I didn't like the smell or the taste.

Then, in February 2004 I experienced a light bulb moment, someone took the time to introduce me to wine, guided me through the process of swirling, sipping and slurping wine and helped me translate what I could smell and taste. In that moment I fell in love with wine. I had been given access to a whole new world of wine tasting, food pairing and exploration. Since then, I've wanted to share that sense of wonder, delight and excitement with my guests. I know how it feels to not like wine, and I know how it feels to discover a love for it.

My enthusiasm for wine and the world it opened up pushed me into further education. While working full-time making wine deliveries all over Scotland, I studied hard and qualified with the prestigious Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 4 Diploma.

Since graduating in 2008, my wine adventures have taken me to Boston, Massac husetts where I was a Walking Sommelier, presenting wine tastings in some of Boston's most acclaimed restaurants.

I moved back to Edinburgh and have created a Wine, Food and Whisky Pairing Tour that not only showcases the beautiful city, but also is a guided introduction to the magic of wine tasting.

It has been a fabulous journey and there is always more to learn and explore! I hope my website gives you a flavour of the passion I have for wine and that you will join me wine tasting in the not too distant future.

Cheers!

Joanne