Emily O’Hare left her job in August 2014 as head sommelier and wine buyer at London’s The River Cafe to participate in the grape harvest in Italy. After a magical party on Monte Amiata she decided to stay in Italy with the casanovas and courtesans she had met at the (fancy dress) party. Based now in Siena, Emily is certified as a Vinitaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador and writes for several publications on Italian wine. She also organises bespoke wine tours of Tuscany and teaches the WSET programme from beginners Level 1 to the more intensive Level 3.