Expert Wine Presentations
Tailored experiences, with me. I bring knowledge and insight to audiences of all levels of wine interest.
About Mimi Avery
My Expertise
With over 32 years in the wine industry, and generations in the wine and spirit trade. I bring unparalleled knowledge and passion for wine and spirits. I have a rich history in legacy and confidence from presenting and speaking both nationally and internationally. I am a vibrant and knowledgeable speaker on all subjects wine.
One of my stranger wine and food matching events was at the Natural History Museum doing a late night Halloween tasting with desiccated insects, my co-host being the entemologist Erica McCalister also known as @FlyGirlNHM.
Malbec and a Queen Ant thorax was a particularly good match.
speaking and judging engagements around the world
Speaking engagements.
One such guest speaking opportunity was in New Zealand at the Wine Capital of the World symposium in Christchurch - I attended as the UK expert explaining how to promote premium New Zealand wines.
I was honoured to be asked to judge in South Africa at the Iconic Veritas awards.
I have also judged the Argentinian Wine Stars Award, involving visiting the finalists and announcing
Communicating about wine, it's past, present and future.
My Grandfather, Ronald Avery - in the picture above me, and my father John, were well known for travelling the world learning about, talking about and Judging wine.
Their extensive travels and relationships with producers gave them a huge amount of knowledge, and a wonderful array of international friends.
My travels have continued that trend
Corporate speaking, entertaining and tastings.
I have hosted tastings for clients such as Lazards, Saffery, NATO leaders at the ARRC base in Gloucester, and the Royal Tank Regiment both Officers' and Sergeants' messes.
For Lazards I hosted two pre-dinner tastings of the incredible wines that I had selected for their celebratory dinners. Providing insights and notes and pairing them with the dinner
Before, during and after dinner speaking.
Introducing wine and food matching, giving votes of thanks and acting as the Master of Ceremonies.
I have hosted wine and food pairing dinners for the International Wine and Food Society (IW&FS) Leeds branch and the most recent Europe and Africa AGM weekend.
For the third time I will be at the Hood Arms in Kilve for their guest chef Evening.
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Online occasions.
From wine tasting groups to Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou's 300th anniversary tasting, and from birthdays to retirement events.
Various wine suppliers can send the wines to each address. I can also suggest cheese or menu pairings, the tasting is run as if we were all in the same room.
Partner Speaker-Richard Avery
Richard Avery
Richard's life in wine
Richard's life in wine
My younger brother, graduate of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, he also passed the DUAD (wine tasting) at the University of Bordeaux and managed the wine shop Cousin et Company also in Bordeaux.
He judges at IWChallenge and co-hosts the weekly podcast Talking of Wine with Joe Wadsack
Richard's life in wine
Richard's life in wine
Richard's life in wine
He too is 5th generation Avery but pursued a life treading the boards and has been seen on small and big screen.
Whilst resting in London he has solo hosted a variety of tastings for
PTA's, wine appreciation groups and organised wine tasting at both Oxford and Bristol Universities.
Expert Tasting Events
Richard's life in wine
Expert Tasting Events
As you can see here at the Winchester Wine Festival (where he was also at School) We have worked together before and Richard is more than capable of conversing with clients easily shifting between encouraging beginners and talking to the Bordeaux expert.
Mimi Avery consumate Presenter and Speaker - Testimonials
"Talk about laser sharp palate"
Taste testing Brandy Creams for Xanthe Clay's Telegraph column. December 2024
This year it was Smoked Salmon - November 2025
"Pure dead brilliant" Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Zoom Tasting
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou 300th Anniversary Zoom Tasting
"Mimi,
Congratulations – that was a tour de force. As we would say in Scotland, pure dead brilliant. Perfectly organised by you, and Bruno presented it so well. And the wines were superb. It was the highlight of 2021!
Thank you for taking on the responsibilities of arranging it all. We certainly enjoyed it enormously.
Many thanks again,
BtB, Duncan".
Lord Menzies, Past Maitre of the Commanderie de Bordeaux a Edinbourg
NSPCC fine wine challenge
Whitewater Valley Wine Appreciation Group
Whitewater Valley Wine Appreciation Group
Mimi hosting the NSPCC fine wine challenge held at Bristol's We the Curious. Raising £6,000 on the night.
"Hi Mimi
You were brilliant on Thursday. It was a really fun evening. We all enjoyed the quiz on our Commanderie table.
The quiz questions were great if pretty challenging for Bordeaux lovers!
There was a great atmosphere in the room and plenty of noise thanks to the excellent wines and your presentation. You managed to keep everything swinging along, it was great.
Everyone I spoke to was really enthusiastic about the whole evening.
Maybe another wine event for NSPCC in few years time?!
A huge thank you for supporting NSPCC. You are a star.
Susan Darwall Smith
Chair of Bristol NSPCC
Whitewater Valley Wine Appreciation Group
Whitewater Valley Wine Appreciation Group
Whitewater Valley Wine Appreciation Group
Mimi hosting an own label wine tasting for the attendees.
"Our grateful thanks are extended to Mimi for her special selection of wines for members to taste. Her racy delivery was mottled with enlightening tasting hints, family memories and insights and local knowledge of wineries."