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Dr James Flewellen D.Phil., DipWSET
Creative Consultant

Dr James Flewellen is a biophysicist, award-winning wine writer and educator based in London, UK. He holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma and is a Judge for the International Wine Challenge. His book, The Concise Guide to Wine and Blind Tasting, won a Gourmand Award for best drinks education book. James learned his trade in wine tasting during his doctoral studies through the University of Oxford Blind Wine Tasting Society, captaining the university wine tasting team to victory in numerous competitions throughout Europe.
James runs tasting courses, offers food and wine consultancy, and wine education in the UK and France. He uses his scientific training to illuminate concepts of taste, tannin and terroir in an approachable, entertaining manner. James writes regularly on www.jamesflewellen.com and his writing has appeared on the Rambling Epicure and jancisrobinson.com.