
Our Story
Avant Wine is a wine specialist and investor based in the uk
Our services include bespoke Wine Tastings for personal and professional audiences, curating wines for Events and Fine Wine Investments.
Avant Wine can assist in any wine-related query, including sourcing wines for a specific event or meal, running an event for your friends, family or clients or offering advice and guidance on wines from a particular area.
Hugh Currell, OWNER
Hugh has worked in financial services for 10 years before turning his attention to his long-burning passion; wine. Using his experience in financial services Hugh is an established wine investor providing bespoke portfolios for a range of clients in the UK.
As a qualified taster Hugh can provide wine tastings in both a professional and personal capacity. Hugh passed his WSET Level 3 with Merit and continues to explore the fascinating world of wine.
Hugh is training to become a Certified Sommelier from the Master Court of Sommeliers.
Hugh has a refined interest with wines from the Balearics, specifically Mallorca and the indigenous grapes that grow on the island.
Qualifications
WSET Award in Spirits Level 1
WSET Award in Wines Level 1
WSET Award in Sake Level 1
Capstone California Level 1
WSET Award in Spirits Level 2 (Distinction)
WSET Award in Wines Level 2 (Distinction)
Introductory Sommelier Certificate
WSET Award in Wines Level 3 (Merit)
WSET Award in Wines Level 4 Diploma (2023-2025)