Emily Silva - Head of Marketing and Retail

Department: HQ & Accounts

Telephone: 01865 301144
Email: emily@oxfordwine.co.uk

Job Title: Marketing & PR

Role: Spreading the word about Oxford's best Independent Wine Merchant

Interests: Literature (particularly victorian detective fiction and gory revenge tragedies), language learning (Italian and Japanese at present), foreign and domestic travel, and of course wine.

Likes: Crosswords, Radio 4 and brunch. Preferably all at once.

Dislikes: Poor writing, laziness and ignorance.

If you could be served any food/dish, what would it be?: A really fresh frutti di mare misto, eaten where I can hear the sea.

If you were a wine, which one would it be?: A Riesling: sometimes sweet, usually sharp, and with an occasional sparkle.

What do you like about working for the Oxford Wine Company?: Enthusiastic people, interesting wines, and the opportunity to build a career alongside indulging my passion.

What is your most diverse achievement?: I was a guest on the judging panel at the Mr. Hong Kong 2008 competition.

Which are your most favoured wines?: Aromatic Alsatian whites, Tuscan reds and subtly oaked Chardonnays.