My Bio for Wine Gift Bazaar
Hi, my name is Richard Turner, and I am the owner and producer of this site. Wine gifts bazaar.
My journey in the licensed trade began at 19, starting as a trainee bar and cellar assistant. Over the following decade, I gained hands-on experience across a variety of roles, including working in bars, managing venues, and serving as the bar manager at a small hotel just outside Bournemouth. These early years gave me a solid grounding in hospitality, drinks service, and customer experience.
During the next 15 years, while managing social clubs and several bars around town, my appreciation for wine really began to develop. What started as part of the job gradually grew into a genuine interest— and eventually a passion.
Today, with more time to enjoy and explore wine properly, I created Wine Gifts Bazaar to share what I’ve learned and continue learning. Wine is a vast and fascinating subject, and the more I research it, the more I realise there is always something new to discover. My aim is to make this site a trusted, practical resource for wine lovers of all levels.
Choosing the right equipment plays a huge role in how wine tastes and is enjoyed — from storage and temperature control to glassware, decanting, and accessories. With changing production methods, trends, and endless product choices, it can easily feel overwhelming. Wine Gifts Bazaar exists to cut through that confusion and provide clear, honest guidance.
Here you’ll find answers to common questions, trusted product recommendations, and a carefully curated selection of wine-related gifts. I hope the site helps you enjoy your wine at its very best.
Thank you for visiting, and please feel free to leave a comment or share your experience.
Enjoy the journey to discovering great-tasting wine — drink to enjoy, and always drink responsibly.
Richard
Founder, Wine Gifts Bazaar