Chris Barlow, renowned professional Butler in Brisbane's hospitality industry community, joins us as our host to take us on a journey of wine and basic wine knowledge to start you off on a great career in our industry.

A 20 year hospitality veteran with a distinguished career in corporate dining and wine cellar management, Chris discovered his love of food and wine while completing his early hospitality studies in Adelaide.

From there it was on to Butler training, where he discovered his affinity with the noble art of 'service'. During this time Chris was fortunate enough to work with some truly outstanding chefs who gave him an insight into the world of food and wine matching. "They are two sides of the same coin", a former mentor would say. "They are both made to be enjoyed together and are enhanced by the presence of each other".

After a long and successful association with a top-tier Australian law firm, Chris now works independently as a food and wine consultant. He presents tastings and seminars designed to increase both the knowledge and enjoyment of wine.