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David Andrews, DipWSET

David brings great enthusiasm to the wine industry, having left St Andrews university in 2019 and unsure quite where the job market would lead him, he began part time work in a small independent brewery, aptly named Titsey, where it was just him and the owner brewing small batch beer. David then joined Majestic Wine as a trainee manager in Shepherds Bush, moving through the store ranks to head office and now joining us at Winesdirect in 2023. He has completed his WSET Diploma qualification and looking forward to share his expert knowledge and tidbits of the wine world.

As well as being highly knowledgeable on the wine industry, David also loves to deconstruct a wine’s profile and create in depth tasting notes. You’ll find a few breakdowns on our website as well as on his Instagram: @oinosattheoikos

David is a big advocate of adventurous wines and exploring all there is to offer. He rarely buys the same wine twice and is often attracted to obscure grapes from lesser-known regions.

 

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David Andrews
Wine52 Case Review: Vin de France
Wine52s latest case embarks on a wine journey aiming to show you the world of wine away from boundaries and stodgy tradition. This case showcases Vin de France, an arguably simple wine category without geographical indication or clear provenance. This would once have been something to avoid in the wine world, and indeed many drinkers still associate Vin de France with cheap and cheerful. But in recent years VdF has undergone a remarkable transformation. As experimentation trends in the wine…
David Andrews
The Naked Wines Rose Edit: Best Bottles This Summer
Rose and Summer is a bit of a cliché, but much like American fighter pilots' synonymity with wearing aviators and leather jackets, these cliches exist for a reason – they’re natural fits. Summer has had a bumpy start so far, with searing heat matched only by a period of endless rain, but the sun is coming back and you’ll want to make sure you have the right drinks on hand! But why does rose go so well with Summer? It’s meant to be served chilled – perfect for refreshing yourself. It’s extremely…
David Andrews
The Mount Gay Distillery Tour!
In 2022, my Covid lifted restrictions holiday was to Barbados where I wrote on here about my distillery tour of St Nicholas Abbey. This is the more boutique distillery of the island, alongside Foursquare who also make small batch premium rums. Perhaps I’ll have to get there next time. So, if you find yourself heading to Barbados any time soon, I’d certainly recommend having a read of my St Nicholas Abbey tour, and this Mount Gay one of course. There’s nothing to stop you from going to both –…
David Andrews
Champagne Tour: By Bike, Mercier Visit and Final Tastings - Part 6
The finale, part 6, combines two days in one where we had an amazing but extremely ambitious self-guided bike tour throughout various crus, our final official tour at Mercier and then last-minute tasting stops before returning on the Eurostar. There are of course quite a few routes that you can manage by bike around Champagne, but as we were based in Epernay, the route along the Marne was an obvious choice. There are a number of bike rentals in Epernay - We went for Facile-e-bike located at the…
David Andrews
Why You Need The Naked Wines Easter Case This Year
There are a few good reasons to stock up with wines for Easter: it’s an extra long weekend, you’re hosting friends and family, and, of course, you need something worthy of going with your Easter lunch! But, take that one step further with Naked. If you haven’t shopped with them before, you can grab their Easter case for just £79.99 and get a FREE Magnum, all for £80 OFF! That’s only £6.66 a bottle for wines crafted by genuinely passionate winemakers. Why are they genuinely passionate you say?…
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