ALI FINCH
DipWSET
FOUNDER / NOMINATED EDUCATOR /
SOMMELIER
Ali has spent more than 15 years in a range of hospitality environments - including Michelin-starred fine dining to gastropubs & brasseries, and sporting & corporate venues. The breadth of hospitality experience means she speaks the same language as her customer. This allows her to design training programmes and events that are individually suited to client needs.
Ali enjoys demystifying the confusing world of wine for people who haven’t yet had the chance to explore the huge variety available to them.
As a certified educator and WSET Diploma holder, she will guide you through Levels 1-3 as well as crafting bespoke informal sessions and events.
Desert Island Wine: A giant rum punch – too hot for wine!
LUCY ROSEDALE
DipWSET
EDUCATOR / BADASS /
PLANNER EXTRAORDINAIRE
Lucy is an Uncorked graduate who went on to complete her WSET Diploma with the Global School.
She has a background in L&D as well as hospitality and now works for a specialist wine importer, so we were thrilled when she became one of our educators.
Her approach to educating and previous industry experience has resulted in a fantastic pass rate for her students.
She delivers both our informal beginner courses as well as WSET awards in wine and is the most organised planner of events and trips.
Desert Island Wine: “Signature” Chardonnay, JH Meyer, Walker Bay
MARGARET FINCH
FINANCE / ADMIN
'Muma Finch' is Ali & Lucy's emotional support animal, cookie provider and master motivator.
Having completed her WSET Level 2 Award in Wines with FORTIFY, plus a decade or two of 'recreational studying', she's also a massive support to our students.
She manages the behind-the-scenes to ensure things run smoothly, whether she's at the school or on a sun lounger sipping a cocktail and topping up her permanent tan!