Case Studies Wine School

I remember my first experience well, a bottle of Hock, enjoyed on a camping trip whilst at university (Portsmouth, I loved being by the sea). It didn't put me off, and since then, wine has shaped almost everything I do. Despite my discovery of wine, I graduated from university with a BSc in Applied Chemistry. This was followed by an MSc in Analytical Chemistry and a ten-year career in research and development with GlaxoSmithKline. During this time, a friend (now Mr Drinks!) encouraged me to chair the wine appreciation society for the sports and social club. This was when my interest in wine really started taking me places. I began studying with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in 2003, passed the L4 Diploma in 2005 and founded Case Studies Wine School in 2006. In 2021 I achieved my goal of becoming a Master of Wine (MW). My journey is far from over. There are still so many grape varieties, regions, spirits, cocktails and beers waiting to be discovered. In 2022 I rebranded Case Studies Wine School to Claire Drinks to better reflect that I also offer spirits courses. In 2023 I will be adding beer courses to my portfolio.