Chapel Down Group
Josh Donaghay-Spire has a diverse work experience in the wine industry. Josh started their career as a Cellarhand at Domaine Zind Humbrecht in 2008, where they worked from July to October. Following that, they worked as a Cellarhand at Champagne Pascal Doquet from September to December 2009. In 2010, they joined Chapel Down Group and worked their way up, starting as an Assistant Winemaker from January 2010 to November 2013. Josh then took on the role of Winemaker from November 2013 to February 2022. Currently, they hold the position of Operations Director and Head Winemaker at Chapel Down Group since February 2022. Although specific end dates are not provided for their current role, it can be assumed that they are still employed at Chapel Down Group.
Josh Donaghay-Spire completed their Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture & Oenology from Plumpton College. Josh attended Plumpton College from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they obtained a General Certificate in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling, with the exact duration of the program not specified.
Chapel Down Group
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Chapel Down is England’s leading wine producer with an award-winning range of world-class sparkling & still wines, as well as a range of winemaking-inspired spirits. As the market leader in English wine, Chapel Down pushes the boundaries of wine production in England and continually strives to innovate in all areas of the business. Based in Kent, Chapel Down is the first English winery to feature in the London Stock Exchange’s '1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain', is an official CoolBrand® and a proud member of the Walpole Group of Luxury British Brands. Chapel Down is served in the UK's finest restaurants and is an official wine supplier to 10 Downing Street, the Royal Opera House, the Donmar Warehouse and the London Symphony Orchestra. Chapel Down is also the official sparkling wine of England Cricket, the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Races and the first English wine to be served at Ascot Racecourse. Chapel Down also produces an acclaimed range of spirits, including gins and vodka that are each produced using distilled grape skins from a single vintage. The Chapel Down winery, based in the picturesque market town of Tenterden in Kent, is open to the public and welcomes over 60,000 visitors each year. Chapel Down offers guided tours of the vineyards and winery together with tutored wine tastings and wider experience days. The winery boasts excellent visitor facilities, including a two AA Rosette and Michelin Bib Gourmet restaurant and shop stocking high-quality English produce.