Mike started on his wine path in 2003 when his parents took him to Piemonte, in Northern Italy, for the first time. His first wine love was Moscato D’Asti, which UK snobs snub at every possible occasion. Cheer up everyone, it’s lovely stuff!
He began blogging about wine in 2014, the same year he started studying towards the WSET qualifications. He is currently studying for his WSET Diploma, with just one more exam to go when he finds the time!
When he began writing he quickly learned that trying to copy everyone else’s writing style was never going to work. He made his writing style purposefully conversational, rather than journalistic. Ok, it’s not going to be for everyone, but aiming at the 9 out 10 wine lovers that don’t read the higher end editorials. We all have different ways we do things, and it’s all about bringing people on the journey with you, right?
Since he started blogging, and then writing, he’s been lucky enough to travel the world meeting brilliant people, enjoying beautiful regions, and of course tasting some outstanding wines.