Speaker 2025

John Wilson

John Wilson is the wine and drinks correspondent for The Irish Times. On leaving college, John joined the wine business. He then embarked on a career in journalism. He has written and edited various wine books, contributed to magazines and appeared on television and radio. He has judged national and international wine competitions.

This speakers events: 

Saturday 17th may 2025

This speaker has no events on Saturday
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