Emanuel Pesqueira
WIA Ambassador
UK
Emanuel is Head of Wine at Gordon Ramsay Group. When growing up, Emanuel’s family called him “the perfect host”, so it was only natural that he has ascended through a wide variety of roles within the hospitality industry in recognition of his performance and service delivery.
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Before joining Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, he worked first as a chef, and then moved on to Restaurant Manager then Bar Manager, Head Sommelier and finally Food and Beverage Operations Manager over 20 years between Crystal Cruises, Red Carnations Hotel group, Oxford and Cambridge Club, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Edwardian Hotel Group and 67 Pall Mall Club.
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In 2014 he was included in the top 12 Best Sommeliers in the UK. During this time, he has seen more than 3,000 cities around the world, enjoying fine food and wine experiences as he went.
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Emanuel is all about how wine can make you feel after the first sip. This liquid has taken him to science, history, tradition, and even to nature. He believes that drinking wine is all about the experience and the memories.
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Wine Influencer: @winewithep
Emanuel says that “a good sommelier has to be a psychologist, a counselor, an artist and a performer! As well is someone who will talk to the customer about what they like, rather than what the sommelier likes. He is a point of reference for the customer budget and what they are looking for.”
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Emanuel’s Wine Certification
WSET Level 3 with Distinction
An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.
Court of Master Sommelier
Certified Sommelier Level Two
WIA AMBASSADOR
From vineyard to glass. Each wine is a unique experience, and it needs an ambassador to share it with the world. A journey that begins with wine and continues with people.
Leveraging relationships and contributing to creating a great wine community. WIA Ambassadors experience and share a deep understanding and excitement of wine. Bringing wines and vineyards to life in the form of great wines, events, courses, interviews, tasting, photos, videos and more.
Making local wineries global & bringing the wine community around the world to enjoy a life of wine, passion & prosperity.
