Our Team

Our team is made up of friendly people with the knowledge and enthusiasm to champion great wine.

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Cliff

Cliff Roberson – Managing Director

Without Cliff's drive, enthusiasm and work ethic, Roberson Wine would not be where it is today (or, indeed, anywhere at all). Cliff has worked in the wine trade for more years than he cares to remember, founding Roberson Wine in 1991 and his other main business, Buckingham Vintners, in 1974. He remains one of the true characters of the industry.

If you haven't heard it before, check out Cliff's rap about his life in wine (right click and choose to save it for future listening).

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1900 Lafite
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Keith

Keith Kirkpatrick – Buyer

Keith joined Roberson in 2010 and after many years in on-trade sales he is now the agency buyer. Keith has been around wine from an early age when he used to help out in his family's restaurant business in Ireland. His general knowledge is particularly acute, making him a useful man to have on your side at Roberson’s legendary pub quiz nights.

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His most recently signed up new agency…
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Pete

Pete King –

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Guy

Guy Young –

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Tanguy

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Tanguy Martin – Business Development Manager & Portfolio Ambassador

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Sara

Sara Rossi –

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Josh

Josh Beamish – Consumer Sales Manager

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Jared

Jared Ehret –

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Alex Hurley – Winemaker

Alex is our in-house winemaker and is involved with everything London Cru. Catch him in the cellar making our wines, at our wine events and running tours and tastings. You may also spot Alex around London hunting interesting wine bars or a delicious plate.

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An Australian classic that started my winemaking journey - Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay 2010
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Aaron

Aaron Jolley –

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Max Edge – Operations Executive

After studying at university in Norwich, Max began a career in hospitality, starting as a bartender to become Assistant General Manager for a multi-site group. All that time pouring drinks and mixing cocktails awoke a real passion for all things liquid and a desire to work in the wine industry. Joining Roberson in March 2019, Max is now getting used to having a normal bedtime. Outside of the office, Max is a passionate home cook, always trying new recipes from all four corners of the world.

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Anything containing Campari served over lots of ice
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Jonny

Jonny Simmons – Trade Sales Support

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Francely Benedectini – Customer Engagement Executive

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Irina Toma – Finance

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Jacquie Jeffery – PA to Cliff Roberson

Although Cliff is his own department, that department wouldn't work quite as well without Jacquie as his P.A. In her spare time, Jacquie loves nothing better than sharing her love of fine wine and cooking with friends and family. When she’s not looking after Cliff, you'll find her cooking up a storm in the kitchen, strolling through Richmond Park with her beloved Westie or putting her green fingers to good use in the garden.

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New Zealand Pinot Gris

About Us

We sell wine that offers quality and value at every level, from the everyday to the extraordinary. Read more about us.

Awards & Press Our Latest Awards

Decanter Best Specialist Retailer USA 2022,  Decanter and IWC Specialist Merchant of the Year 2019 for our USA range.

Awards
Decanter Retailer Awards | Best USA Specialist
International Wine Challenge 2019 | Specialist Merchant of the Year USA

Roberson has 'bust out dancing' from the pandemic, its USA range outstanding in California but also beyond, and its achingly cool events featuring Californian tacos, live graffiti and 'the sweet beat of retro vinyl'.

Decanter Retailer Awards 2022