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Christine Martinez- Founder -26 years

Jonathan Cocker- Director -10 years

Jaquiline Sugden- 2 years

John Troughbridge-11 years

Phil Sutcliffe 5 years

Chris Wood- 2 years

Sue Siddons- For ever or at least it seems that way!

Julie Brett- 2 years

Jonathan Cocker

Was bottling up for his Dad in the families first pub at the age of 11. Went on to run the family hotel ‘Riverdale Hall hotel’ winning several awards to boot including AA & RAC merits for the restaurant, Les Routiers Wine list and National Newcomer of the year & Northumberland County Council hotel of the year. Semellier at Eatons at the Minster, London.

John Troughbridge

With Tetleys for over 25 years before joining Martinez, vast knowledge of the trade and wine

Jaquiline Sugden

Currently Retail Manager at Martinez Wines in Ilkley responsibilities cover shop sales, corporate sales, events and functions, wine tastings and wine appreciation courses, web sales and website maintenance, marketing, PR, wine list design, input to buying, product knowledge, staff training.

15 years in Australian Wine industry – studied Wine Marketing at University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus and Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) at University of New South Wales, Wagga Wagga Campus. 2 Years as Apprentice Winemaker at Bowen Estate, Coonawarra South Australia, 10 Years as Co-Owner/Winemaker at Nuggetty Vineyard, Bendigo Region, Victoria

Phil Sutcliffe

With Wine Rack (booooo) for . years before joining our retail team.

Sue Siddons

Fully qualified looney with a mad passion for wine.

Julie Brett

With Nat West for 27 years and tells us when we are allowed to spend money. Drinks only on weekends, Honest!

Chris Wood

Driving and learning fast!