Criterion Wine

About Criterion WineChristos Ioannou: Director of Criterion Wine

Criterion Wine is the brainchild of Christos Ioannou, insurance specialist turned wine professional. Christos caught the wine bug at university and continued to develop his interest throughout his 20 year career in marine insurance.

Christos holds the WSET Wine Diploma, one of the world's highest wine qualifications. He is a member of the Association of Wine Educators and of the Circle of Wine Writers, and an approved WSET and Bordeaux tutor.   

After working for a wine importer, Christos fulfilled his ambition by launching Criterion Wine to do what he loves most – helping people to learn about and enjoy wine.

Christos has travelled all over the globe visiting many of the wine regions in the Old and New World . He has been a Judge at the International Wine & Spirits Competition since 2002 and at the International Wine Challenge

Membership and Associations

Association of Wine Educators

Circle of Wine Writers

Wine and Spirit Education Trust

Ecole Du Vin Bordeaux

Charlemagne Wine Club


The London Wine, Dining and Travel Meetup

Do you enjoy good food and wine and want to take part in sociable events with people who share your passion? Then come and join The London Wine, Dining and Travel Meetup (click here) which has nearly 1,000 members. We organise 4-6 events per month for members of the group  and between 20 and 40 people typically attend each event! Recent events have included:-

  1. wine bar socials
  2. food and wine matching dinners
  3. meals at BYO restaurants
  4. tutored wine tastings
  5. visits to consumer wine Fairs

basically anything that involves the enjoyment of good wine, food and company!  Check out the diary for some of the recent and upcoming events. click here

Links

The Delicious Dining Company: Bringing fine dinner party and event catering to your home or business premises: www.yourpersonalchefservice.co.uk