Phil Cooke

Wine Appreciation

Areas of speciality:

WSET Courses

Other courses: Choosing Wine With Confidence; The World of Grapes; Wine Regions of the World

Corporate Entertainment

Lectures

Tastings

Charity events, with/without fun quiz

Phil has been developing his love and knowledge of food and wine since he was an undergraduate.  He is a highly experienced lecturer, author, and event organiser, partly gained through time spent in the University system.  Since giving his first tasting in the 70’s he has built up an extensive library and contributes articles to magazines. With a relaxed and informal style, he believes that wine should be approachable and fun for all.

He has been following New World wines since they first became available in the UK.  He often gives tastings where wines can be selected from many regions, but he is particularly keen to feature wines from Italy, Spain, Portugal, California, Chile, and Argentina. His love of fortified wines has led to several tastings on “Fizz & Fortified”.

Phil enjoys encouraging others to develop their knowledge and love of wine, and has developed several popular courses including The World of Grapes, Choosing Wine with Confidence and The Wine Regions of the World. Two are given as community courses at The University of Bath. He tutors WSET for the West of England Wine & Spirit Association and runs the Bath Wine Appreciation Circle. He is happy to give talks and tastings for wine societies, weekend events, charities and corporate.