Don’t take our word for it…
Richard Siddle, Media Consultant, Editor, The-Buyer.net
“...what an enormous impact you have had in making South African wine what it is now in the UK. It really would not have made the strides it has without you guiding the stories and bringing producers, buyers and writers together. I would not have been able to enjoy and get to fall in love with South Africa and its wines and people without you.
Jo and Claudia know exactly how wine communication works. It's what they do. It's great to see them coming together to build something new.
After all, in their hands - Wineworks!”
Jason Millar, Drinks Journalist, Presenter, Consultant
"Jo and Claudia are as helpful, delightful and supportive as anyone I have worked with in this industry. I have known them for over a decade, first during my time in the trade and now as a journalist and consultant. I have seen them support and connect both sides of the industry with great skill and genuine enthusiasm for their work. As a team, they are responsive, resourceful and understand the value of long-term relationships. I could not recommend them more highly."
Philip Scotcher, Founder and Managing Partner, Grand Central Creative
“Grand Central Creative is 13 years old and we have worked with you for 13 years…Without you, we wouldn't have spread our wings so successfully across the wine industry. It's been a pleasure working with both of you for all that time.”
Victoria Moore, Daily Telegraph Wine Columnist, Podcaster (Get Yourself a Glass), Freelance Journalist
“You’ve taught me so much about South African wine and given me so many tips and steers over the years - I’m so grateful to you for sharing your knowledge and contacts so generously.”
Hal Wilson, Co-founder, Managing Director, Cambridge Wine Merchants
“Thank you Jo, and Claudia, for your excellent leadership of the promotion of South African wines in the UK over such a formative period. The market has evolved hugely and you have helped make SA wines a relevant and fun part of people's lives and wine businesses' ranges. You've done it with the enthusiasm of the best kind of wine lover, sharing stories, making connections across the UK wine trade and making sure wine remains a fun way to get to know each other.”
Graham Holter, Editor and Publisher, The Wine Merchant
“We love dealing with Jo and Claudia. They take their work – though not usually themselves – seriously.
Everyone knows them and they know everyone. Ask them a question and they’ll answer it. Give them a problem and they’ll solve it.
They’re both natural communicators, and it’s the main skill required in the job that they do.
We never take this stuff for granted.”
Charlotte Hey, Co-founder of Sommelier Edit
“I’ve worked with Jo and Claudia for many years and it’s always been a real joy. They bring an exceptional mix of professionalism, creativity and commercial understanding to everything they do. Their collaborative approach and our long-standing relationship mean that we trust and respect each other to work as a team and deliver relevant, engaging, content for our high profile Sommelier members. Jo and Claudia are also enormous fun to work with.”