I believe that understanding what we are drinking truly enables us to appreciate and take more pleasure from our liquid friends. I have dedicated several years to studying and practicing my love for the wonderful world of wine and spirits throughout Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain.
I hope you find my website interesting and helpful. Please contact me to discover how we can collaborate in the wonderful wine and spirit world in the future.
Wine and Spirit Professional
Tanya Mann, an award winning wine professional with 17 years of experience in international wine, a Circle of Wine Writers committee member, native Russian and naturalised British Citizen who specializes in reviewing wine and teaching wine business.
Tanya holds a Diploma in Level IV WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) along with a Sommelier School Diploma, she has degrees in both Chemical Technology and Psychology, is a Certified Sherry Wine Educator, an IWSC and Imbibe judge and Progetto Vino Collisioni member (supporting italian native grapes).
Having studied in Enoteca Italiana Wine School in Italy, she has experience working at the Selfridges wine department in London and Chateau Margaux in Bordeaux and was a key member of the teams behind digital wine marketing projects including www.glassofbubbly.com and the award winning www.sherryweek.wine. Tanya spends 1/4 of the year visiting and tasting at wineries and runs master-classes in Italy and East-European countries including lecturing in Forte Village the Five Star Management Business School in Sardinia. Her articles appear in Russian, British and Italian press and she is currently working on her first book.
Tanya is also the proud owner of two Harpers Award winning gastropubs and a 5 Star hotel in Essex where she often hosts exclusive wine and gastronomy events.
“I strongly believe that the snobbish wine era is over and it is time for us to focus more on and get closer to wine lovers and importantly those who wish to become wine lovers. I want our influence after all our wine educations and wine business experience help not only the wineries themselves to sell more wine, but to introduce a new way of thinking and communicating wines to wine students and consumers.
This has to be a positive step forward and allows us to all better understand what we are buying but just as important enjoy the experience just as much as understanding it.”
Wine Journalist
Life really is too short to eat bad food, drink simple wines and write boring reviews. I love to write about food and wine experiences that have inspired me, intrigued me and have made me feel fantastic.
Over the years I have developed strong relationships of trust with my publishers allowing me the freedom to write articles about unique and personal experiences such as on exquisite and unique locations at both vineyards and events. Some of my most recent projects include London Selfridges and Chateau Margaux (Bordeax). Publications I’m proud to be associated with include Vinnaya Karta, Spaziovino, Tumbler, Kommersant-Sibiria, Barnews and consulting for Marie Clare Russia.
Wine Innovation
Tanya is associated with innovative global digital wine marketing projects:
Creative Director For The Worlds Finest Glass Of Bubbly Awards
Tanya created a new consumer friendly awards programme with innovative categories for the Champagne & Sparkling Wine Industry:
“Wine is one of the few products in shops that most people have very little knowledge about when buying. You are unable to taste it and you certainly can not return it once it has been opened, if you personally didn’t like it!”
There are already many awards for wines in this ever fast growing industry and many wineries putting their award winners stickers on their wine labels. This shows the buyer that the wine is an award winning wine, but again does not show what is inside the bottle so I and the team at Glass of Bubbly have created 11 categories by flavour and occasion.
Examples include Sea Breeze, Meditation, Gastronomic and thus allows the end consumer to picture the kind of experience the wine will be offering them.
Co-creator – International Sherry Week
Tanya was a founding member of International Sherry Week, a global digital driven campaign in celebration of the wines of Jerez, Spain. The event has been recognised by the Drinks Business and Wine Marketing Awards for it’s innovation in digital marketing.
Other Projects
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My Services
Event Management and Project Strategy
If you have experienced building an event, then you know how both magic and complex the process can be. Since 2001 I have been working in project strategy and event management for international brands including LVMH, Pernod Ricard, Diagio, Bacardi, Martini and more. This experience has developed my skills in budgeting, risk management, attention to detail, branding, cross culture relations and ultimately to producing a world class event that leaves every participant feeling inspired.
Consulting
From large organisations to small family run wineries, I offer strategic consultancy across Brand development, events, new market development and media exposure through publicity.
Bespoke Tours
Tired of the typical travel schedule?
I am and this is why I only design tours that are truly unique to the región that I personally know intimately. I design tours only for small groups and personally accompany the group to ensure a truly VIP experience. Doors will be opened and secrets shared that money can’t buy!
VIP experiences include the following regions:
Tuscany – Italy
Bordeaux – France
Jerez – Spain
Speyside and Islay – Scotland
South of Russia
If you fit into any of the following groups then contact me to talk about your vision and how I can turn this into a unique experience for you!
- Professionals in food and wine
- The experienced traveller with a passion for wine and gastronomy but seeking a new experience unlike ever before
- Creative wine and food lovers who aren’t afraid to risk their palate for an extreme experience
Presenter & Event Speaker
Do you want to present your brand or product professionally and with energy to the Russian market?
This is one of my greatest strengths and passions.
As a wine and spirit professional fluent in Russian and English I have broad experience in working with international brands to both create and present a dynamic presentation that connects with the Russian business culture.
Working with the brands marketing team from start to finish is fundamental to ensuring the objectives of the presentation are communicated effectively to the Russian audience. POS materials, merchandise and gifts can also be produced to further compliment your brands introduction to Russia.
