Wine Maestro Brett Jones has spent over forty years learning about, working with, teaching others about, and – naturally – enjoying wine. His initial interest was kindled during training at the Swiss Hotel School in Lausanne in the 1960s. He soon learned that, as good as Swiss wines are, there was a whole wide world of wine to be discovered – and enjoyed.
After further experience in a number of
top European hotels, where he was able continue his studies as well as having the opportunity to taste and learn more about wine, Brett opened his wine bar and bistro in Billericay, Essex. This was in 1976 and the British love of wine was in its infancy.
Customers and friends needed help and guidance in discovering more about wine and learning about the different countries and regions that produced it: Brett was more than happy to share his knowledge and was constantly extending his own research through visits to wine producing regions.
He organised regular wine tastings, both
in the wine bar and at customer venues, in addition to offering an award-winning wine list.
The growing interest prompted the
formation of the wine club which has now been running for fourteen years.
“The evening was a great success, thanks to your excellent skills. You manage to be informative about wine, yet really interesting and entertaining at the same time. The wines were very good. Many, many thanks indeed.”
Norman Maxwell, Brentwood Wine Appreciation Soc
| In 2001 Brett joined the Association of Wine Educators, a UK group of independent, professional wine educators and teachers, as well as becoming a recommended tutor for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. He is also a member of the Circle of Wine Writers. In 2002, after 26 years, he sold his wine bar to concentrate on lecturing, running wine tastings and organising the wine club.
Brett’s enthusiasm for wine is boundless
and he is keen to demonstrate the extensive range of wines from across the world. The ever-increasing choice has accentuated the need for help both in learning the basics of wine enjoyment and discovering hidden gems that only the experienced seem able to unearth.
As well as visiting most of the wine areas
in Europe, Brett has carried out thorough personal research among the newer producers: Australia, California, Ontario, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. His ‘special’ areas are the Rhône (both north and south), the Loire, Portugal, Northern Spain, Tuscany and Australia. Brett enjoys wine and takes delight in sharing his enthusiasm.
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