ALI FINCH
DipWSET
NOMINATED EDUCATOR / EXAMS OFFICER /
INTERNAL ASSESOR
Ali has spent more than 10 years in a range of hospitality environments - from Michelin-starred fine dining to gastropubs, brasseries, sporting & corporate venues. This breadth of hospitality experience means she speaks the same language as her customer and allows her to design training programmes that are individually suited to their needs.
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Ali enjoys demystifying the confusing world of wine for people who haven’t yet had the chance to explore the huge variety available to them.
As a certified educator and WSET Diploma holder, she will guide you through Levels 1-3 as well as crafting bespoke informal sessions and events.
Desert Island Wine: A giant G&T – too hot for wine!
LUCY FOSTER
DipWSET
EDUCATOR / BADASS
Lucy is an Uncorked graduate who went on to complete her WSET Diploma with the Global School.
She has a background in teaching as well as hospitality and is now in charge of training for the Open House, The Pantechnicon & Dining Thepry restaurant group, so we were thrilled when she became one of our educators.
She delivers both our informal beginner courses as well as WSET awards in wine.
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Her approach to educating and previous industry experience has resulted in a fantastic pass rate for her students.
Desert Island Wine: “Signature” Chardonnay, JH Meyer, Walker Bay, 2014
MARGARET FINCH
FINANCE / ADMIN
'Muma Finch' is Ali & Lucy's emotional support animal, cookie provider and master motivator.
Having completed her WSET Level 2 Award in Wines with FORTIFY, plus a decade or two of 'recreational studying', she's also a massive support to our students.
She manages the behind-the-scenes to ensure things run smoothly, whether she's at the school or on a sun lounger sipping a cocktail and topping up her permanent tan!