CONNOLLY'S (WINE MERCHANTS) LIMITED

ABOUT CONNOLLY'S (WINE MERCHANTS) LIMITED

Tania arrived one day to give Chris a helping hand, she kindly agreed to stay for 6 weeks, 20 years later and she is still here. After finally realising that this clearly wasn’t a temporary position, Tania has taken a leap from her books of figures and a break from customs and excise to delve into the world of wine. Tania has now received the Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits from the WSET.

Ed joined us in June 2011. After initially studying economics in Liverpool, Ed decided that the world of finance was not for him, but sorting out people’s cellars was. So, having discovered the joys of wine, he found wine asylum with Oddbins. Five mostly happy years (the final death throes of the company not withstanding) were spent tasting, studying and selling all Bacchus had to offer with the reward of the position of General Manager of the Colmore Row branch. Following Oddbin’s demise, and unable to stand the sight of a poor wine stray wondering the streets of Birmingham, Chris took in Ed and all his fabulous expertise.

Francis has over 30 years in the wine business, split between small UK independents (selling Ch. Lafite Rothschild to the Hong Kong Chinese) and the old, high street chains, including managing various Bottoms Up, Thresher & Wine Rack stores in the South-West and in Hampshire. Holder of the WSET Diploma and very widely travelled in the world of wine. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt!

After agreeing to move to the UK from his native (and much warmer!) South Africa, Lucas initially worked for Majestic Wines, before joining Connolly's in May 2012. In South Africa, he established his own Wine Tourism business and enjoyed helping others experience the wonders of the Cape Winelands. His favourite wines include Pinotage, Shiraz and Bordeaux Blends, Pinot Noir and many more.

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