With over 25 years international experience in the wine industry, Kelley’s professional history includes tenures as Wine Director, Head Sommelier, Director of Food andBeverage, Wine Educator, Consultant, Judge, Journalist, Sales Specialist, Lab Technologist, Assistant Winemaker, and Cellar Master.
As a Certified Educator of WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust), Kelley’s wine courses and seminars have spanned the globe, having served at top resorts and hotels in theMaldives, Caribbean Islands, Seychelles, Vietnam, Thailand, Dubai, Shanghai, Tokyo, and several years onboard luxury cruise lines.
Kelley regularly attends industry events and workshops globally and has visited a multitude of wine regions, vineyards, and wineries including all extents of the New and OldWorld; with Alsace, France, and Piedmont, Italy being personal favourites. Kelley is an engaging and entertaining “wine communicator” who unpretentiously presents for all, from wine novice to connoisseurs and oenophiles alike, having hosted private wine tastings for pop star Madonna, movie director Guy Ritchie, and a list of politicians and dignitaries.
On behalf of Lawhill Wines, Kelley is available to conduct staff training , support your wine program, host exclusive wine degustation or tasting events for guests andVIPs, or address any other wine related concerns or questions.
