Hi, I’m Sophie

I am an independent wine, travel and lifestyle writer.

I also have over 15 years working in marketing and communications across the wine and travel industries which gives me inspiration and authority on knowing these subjects inside out.

I am passionate about finding and telling authentic stories, or helping those who don’t know how.

I am a Spanish and Italian B.A hons graduate from Bristol University, have a Cass Business School Diploma from the University of Oxford in Disruptive digital marketing, and am a WSET Diploma graduate (with WSET Level 3 in Wines and Spirits, and Level 1 in Sake).

I have worked for start-ups, corporates, importers and distributors, brand owners - luxury, heritage and retail, and have rolled up my sleeves as a cellar hand for harvests at wineries in Australia, the U.K, and Chile.

I host, manage and deliver events, I craft content and copy, and I help hone brand campaigns and narratives. I maintain independence in my freelance writing and enjoy connecting like-minded people to grow businesses and audiences alike.

Sophie McLean with wine bottle in Italy

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