Our Authors
Laura Kent, DipWSET
Andrew Lofthouse, DipWSET
Andrew Lofthouse, DipWSET
Owner and Head Tutor
Yorkshire Local Wine School
Laura set up YLWS in the summer of 2011, previously working at Oddbins. The WSET courses have allowed her to showcase some of the finest wines and most fascinating insights. She recently, extended the programme with Wine Scholar Guild and weekend Masterclasses taking tastings to a whole new level. She has travelled the world exploring wine.
Andrew Lofthouse, DipWSET
Andrew Lofthouse, DipWSET
Andrew Lofthouse, DipWSET
Founder and Owner
The Northern Wine Guy
The Northern Wine Guy is an award winning business, created by Andrew to demystify the wine industry and ensure that we all enjoy having a good glass of wine. Andrew also works as a Fine Wine Ambassador at Vin-X Fine Wine Investment. He is the creator and co-host of the sponsored podcasts "The Andy and Olly Show" and "The Northern Wine Guy Podcast Show"
Peter Kirk, L3 WSET
Andrew Lofthouse, DipWSET
Nick Fisher, DipWSET
Founder and Owner
Towthorpe Vineyard
Peter Kirk is a vineyard owner and wine maker in Yorkshire, England, where he established Towthorpe vineyard in 2018. He is also the co-owner of the Vinehouse UK, a vine importer and vineyard management business. He also has a Distinction at WSET level 3 and a passion for all things wine.
Nick Fisher, DipWSET
Marco Alessandro Felicissimo, ISA
Nick Fisher, DipWSET
Founder and Owner
Burgundynick
I’m Nick Fisher, known as Burgundynick on Instagram, a WSET Diploma holder, and lifelong wine enthusiast with a passion for Burgundy. I share that knowledge and enthusiasm through my YouTube channel Burgundynick and my website Burgundynick.co.uk
Marco Alessandro Felicissimo, ISA
Marco Alessandro Felicissimo, ISA
Marco Alessandro Felicissimo, ISA
Founder
The Yorkshire Wine Explorer
Marco Alessandro Felicissimo is an Italian sommelier, wine blogger and writer who describes himself as a “Digital Wine Teller.” He is certified by the Italian Sommelier Association and also possesses other wine certifications. His passion is travelling through wine regions, visiting producers and commun
Founder
The Yorkshire Wine Explorer
Marco Alessandro Felicissimo is an Italian sommelier, wine blogger and writer who describes himself as a “Digital Wine Teller.” He is certified by the Italian Sommelier Association and also possesses other wine certifications. His passion is travelling through wine regions, visiting producers and communicating wine in an accessible rather than overly technical way, sharing on @marco_felicissimo_sommelier.
More recently, he has founded The Yorkshire Wine Explorer (@yorkshirewineexplorer). The project represents a new focus on discovering and communicating the emerging Yorkshire wine scene.
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN MORE
Yorkshire Local Wine School
If you want to learn more about the wines of the world and get qualifications such as WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) then look at the courses available ay YLWS.
Yorkshire Sommeliers
The Yorkshire Sommeliers are wine lovers from all over Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Our nine sections organise wine tasting and other events throughout the year.
If you know what you love but are keen to broaden your wine horizons, then Yorkshire Sommeliers membership can help you do just that.