Alex Hunt MW joined the wine trade as a van driver for Oddbins while studying Philosophy and Psychology at Oxford, where he captained the Varsity Blind Tasting Team.

Fresh out of university, he joined London-based wine merchant Mayfair Cellars in 2000, holding both sales and buying roles. In 2006, he moved to Berkmann Wine Cellars, where he is currently purchasing director.

Hunt has contributed articles to Decanter, World of Fine Wine and The Drinks Business, and is a seasoned wine judge. Since February 2012, he has written a regular column for jancisrobinson.com.