If I think about the people who had the biggest influence on me when it comes to wine, Brian Perry, the Beverage Manager and Head Sommelier for The National Club is right at the top of the list.
There is so much to admire about Brian. I’ll always appreciate the fact that when I joined the club, I was the youngest member at the time and as a sports media gas bag I was not exactly a captain of industry. Brian treated me the same as anyone else and it wasn’t long before he became an important part of my life.
Thrilled after many years I was able to convince him to sit down, talk about the Club, his rise and our collective love for wine. 
This episode went long so I have split it up into two parts. This is Part II