I am Meander,
and this is how I kept my glass filled over the years.
With over 20 years of experience in hospitality, my journey with wine has taken me across the world. My passion began at Wijnkoperij Henri Bloem in Tilburg and soon led me to London after completing my WSET Level 3. There, I worked as a sommelier at Jamie’s Italian on Threadneedle Street, Fifteen Restaurant, and later spent several years at Chiltern Firehouse under the guidance of Romain Audrerie.
My career then took me to Australia and New Zealand, where I joined the sommelier team at Wildflower Restaurant in Perth, worked as Cellar Door and Beverage Manager at Casita Miro in the Onetangi Valley, and later ran Waiheke Wine Centre on Waiheke Island. Curious about the journey before wine reaches the bottle, I also worked several vintages in Australia, New Zealand, and Austria to gain hands-on experience in winemaking. In February 2025, I earned my DipWSET Diploma in London, and I am now based in the Netherlands where I host private wine tastings and continue sharing my passion for wine and its stories.
Level 4 Diploma in Wines
Award in Wines and Spirits
Hospitality Management
"Wine is bottled history.The story of this liquid starts with the land, the fruit and the workers. "— Meander Heller