Tom Gilbey’s family has worked in the wine and spirits trade since the mid-19th century – they had a famous gin and owned a Bordeaux château – so it was natural that he would follow in their footsteps. In his time, he’s been a winemaker, a merchant and, more recently an educator, wine writer and Internet sensation thanks to a dip in an ice bath and the decision to run the London marathon, blind tasting 25 wines along the way.

To read more about Tom have a look at his website. You can also follow her on Instagram at @tomgilbeywine.

Don’t forget, Cork Talk is now available on Spotify as well as Apple Podcasts. You can listen to this week’s episode, plus my back catalogue of interviews with some of the world’s most extraordinary wine figures.