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About Us
who - what - why
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WoodWinters was founded by three wine and whisky loving friends; Cara, Doug and Mark. We met while judging at the International Wine Challenge (the
largest wine competition in the world) and have travelled the world
working, tasting and developing our passion for good wine.
Our
wines are all chosen on the premise they offer something of interest;
whether near extinct varieties or beautifully crafted examples of
more well known grape varieties, they are made by some of the most
dynamic wine makers from all around the world and we believe offer
superb value for money – how ever much you want to spend.
Our
whiskies are single cask single malt and packaged in elegant 35cl
bottles from each of the classic regions – range to be expanded soon.
Who?
Shane Dunning - Having
spent eight years in the wine trade in
London
(La Reserve) and
Edinburgh (Valvona & Crolla)
, Shane
joined the team in September with a passion for wines from all over the world
but especially those of France and the USA. Shane’s previous experience was in
fine wine retail and wine education; including events and training to the
public, companies, and to the hotel and restaurant trade. Originally from
deepest darkest
Somerset
, Shane
loves mountain-biking and snowboarding and does not chew straw or know how to
drive a combine harvester.
Douglas Wood
- originally from Stirling, Douglas has worked all over the world
for major companies where possible multi-tasking and always learning
about wine. He began trading in fine wine nearly 10 years ago and
since moving to Bridge of Allan, made it his goal to open a wine shop.
He plays squash for Bridge of Allan and enjoys all sports.
Cara Wood(née
Winters) - originally from Northern Ireland, Cara studied Physics
at Edinburgh University (1992 - 1996) where she met Douglas. After
teaching spells in Manchester and London, she became a Mum to Erin and
moved back to Scotland. Now Mum to Felix as well, she directs the
team's enthusiam and shares their passion for bringing interesting
wines to Central Scotland.
Mark Protheroe-
An Australian on extended honeymoon in UK. Having won Wine Spectator
Awards for his restaurant wine list in Australia, Mark arrived in this
country to be closer to the centre of the
wine world (London). He worked as a sommelier for Gordon Ramsay at his
3 Michelin star restaurant before moving to Scotland to persue his
other passion - football. Honeymoon now over, mark is currently on his
way back to Australia via the vineyards of Europe and watch this space
for his future endeavours ...
Mark, Cara & Doug
picture taken by Jenniflower Photography
What?
We
are still working on the exact wording ... something like 'to increase
the pleasure experienced by our customers both buying and drinking our
wines & whiskies'
As a company and as individuals, we value:
Ethical, quality focussed producers
Fun and a sense of adventure when buying wine
Accountability for the quality and value of every bottle that we sell
Honesty in all transactions
Education and interaction with all customers via the shop or the web
Environmental responsibility
Charitable causes - 1p per bottle sold going to charity
Openness, self improvement & always welcome feedback
Why?
Our
palates are all different and on any given occasion, we would all
choose something quite different to drink. For a wine to make it onto
out list we all have to consent which means that we believe we have a
very balanced list representing a comprehensive range of tastes. We can
confidently state that every wine on our list has a time and place
…
A picnic lunch on the beach for the Trebbiano
A barbequed steak with Andy for the Corvina
A well earned breakfast in bed for the Prosecco
A birthday party for the Gremillet
A Tuesday night with the TV for ... Andes Peakes Carmenere
A Christmas Turkey with the family for the Sparkling Shiraz
A Friday night steak with the girls at CHAMBO for the Seghesio Zinfandel
A roast chicken dinner with Colin and Clare for the Viognier
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