
Johnny Wheeler
Executive ChairmanNaturally, I’ve been working in the industry since early on, during which had I spent some years running the composite wholesaling side of our family business. I’ve also been lucky enough to have put in a handful of vintages as a winemaker in New Zealand, through which I soon gained a visceral understanding of what goes into producing wines of great character and authenticity. As such, it is also an understanding to ensure a hands-on, family approach to our customers and one to drive and deliver a fantastic service across all aspects of our business.

Ludovic Surina
Private Client Director
David East
Private Client Sales/Fine Wine Sales DeskA passion for all things culinary ensures my shadow is unlikely to get smaller, and a glass of top champagne or classic Puligny is never far from the top of my wish list. When not in the kitchen, I’ll probably be lugging horse feed around the Colchester environs or be on my bike, trying to avoid the hillier parts of our beautiful Essex/Suffolk countryside!

Simon Wrightson
Private Client SalesSo… speaking of fine wine, though world-class claret is my forte and lion’s share of sales, it was my initial encounter with classic red burgundy by way of a 1969 Fixin Clos des Hervelets (outstanding!) that has kept the Côte d’Or at the top of my tree.

Ben Godfrey
Head of Purchasing
Lilly Gooch
Fine Wine Operations