Jasper Morris
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Jasper Morris is a British
Master of Wine
since 1985, An expert on the wine
of Burgundy
, California and New Zealand
, Jasper writes for several wine publications such as The World of Fine Wine
, and holds lectures around the world.
Morris founded the successful specialist wine importers Morris & Verdin in 1981. He studied to become a Master of Wine concurrently with Jancis Robinson
, MW, and with his sister Arabella Woodrow, MW, Morris achieving the accreditation in 1985, Robinson in 1984 and Woodrow in 1986. Morris and Woodrow are the only pair of siblings to be Masters of Wine.
After Berry Bros. & Rudd
acquired Morris & Verdin in 2003, Morris was appointed BBR Buying Director.
In May 2008 Morris, with colleagues at BBR, published a "The Future of Wine Report", speculating on the state of the wine industry in the coming 50 years.
Morris' early book publications are White Wines of Burgundy, and The Wines of the Loire. In September 2010, Morris presented his substantial book Inside Burgundy, the initial launch publication of the new BBR publishing division, Berry Bros. & Rudd Press.
United Kingdom
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Master of Wine
Master of Wine
Master of Wine is a qualification issued by The Institute of Masters of Wine in the United Kingdom...
since 1985, An expert on the wine
Wine
Wine is an alcoholic beverage, made of fermented fruit juice, usually from grapes. The natural chemical balance of grapes lets them ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes, or other nutrients. Grape wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast...
of Burgundy
Burgundy wine
Burgundy wine is wine made in the Burgundy region in eastern France, in the valleys and slopes west of the Saône River, a tributary of the Rhône. The most famous wines produced here - those commonly referred to as "Burgundies" - are red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes or white wines made from...
, California and New Zealand
New Zealand wine
New Zealand wine is largely produced in ten major wine growing regions spanning latitudes 36° to 45° South and extending . They are, from north to south Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury/Waipara and Central...
, Jasper writes for several wine publications such as The World of Fine Wine
The World of Fine Wine
The World of Fine Wine, abbreviated WFW, is a British quarterly publication for wine enthusiasts and collectors. Published by Quarto Magazines Ltd, the first issue was released in June 2004. It has been described as "an up-market Decanter, with longer, more in-depth features, more credible tastings...
, and holds lectures around the world.
Morris founded the successful specialist wine importers Morris & Verdin in 1981. He studied to become a Master of Wine concurrently with Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson
Jancis Mary Robinson OBE, MW is a British wine critic, journalist and editor of wine literature. She currently writes a weekly column for the Financial Times, and writes for her website jancisrobinson.com...
, MW, and with his sister Arabella Woodrow, MW, Morris achieving the accreditation in 1985, Robinson in 1984 and Woodrow in 1986. Morris and Woodrow are the only pair of siblings to be Masters of Wine.
After Berry Bros. & Rudd
Berry Brothers and Rudd
Berry Bros. & Rudd is a wine and spirits merchant based in the United Kingdom. The company sells wine from around the world, including en primeur wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Italy. The company also sells a number of wines and spirits under its own label 'Berrys' Own Selection'...
acquired Morris & Verdin in 2003, Morris was appointed BBR Buying Director.
In May 2008 Morris, with colleagues at BBR, published a "The Future of Wine Report", speculating on the state of the wine industry in the coming 50 years.
Morris' early book publications are White Wines of Burgundy, and The Wines of the Loire. In September 2010, Morris presented his substantial book Inside Burgundy, the initial launch publication of the new BBR publishing division, Berry Bros. & Rudd Press.