A delightful man,
Graham was director of the Sherry Institute in the UK for 21 years and a past director of Wines from
Spain in London. He is a member of the Gran Orden de los Caballeros del Vino
and a Sherry Educator. Consejo president Beltrán Domecq sent his best wishes
while recognising and thanking him for his significant contribution to the
promotion of Sherry in Britain, one of its principal markets. He said “The last
8 years have been decisive in the recovery of Sherry in Britain and it has been
an honour to count on Graham to preside over such an important period in our
history. Under his direction we have achieved a more solid position in the
market with a record number of importers and bodegas represented as well as a
growing number of styles of Sherry hitherto not so well known there.”
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| Beltran Domecq and Graham Hines with proper Sherry glasses |
For his part Graham said that “With mixed
feelings I decided to retire after a challenging, but at the same time
gratifying, period in which I dedicated myself entirely to Sherry. I shall
continue to follow its from close by and wish it great success in the future.”
Angeline Bayly, who will take over Graham’s role, said “It has been a privilege
to work with him for the last 7 years during which we have done much promotional
activity, and I am grateful to him for all I have learned. We will miss his
extraordinary knowledge but I am convinced that we can count on a fascinating
and innovative campaign during 2016 based on the projects on which Graham
worked so hard.” Angeline, who is the director of Bespoke Drinks Media, will
take over Graham’s role as of now.
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