'I wonder what Grandpa, George Hill, would have said were he here today?  Could he have possibly understood the wizardry of the internet?  I am told that he was very much an innovator, as was my father, Eddie Hill.  Well, here we are  100 years on and still up with the best of them!

Wine has been a large part of my life for over 40 years and whilst I continue to learn, so I strive to make it accessible to all who want to know and be beguiled by it.  This I hope you will recognise as you get to know us better.  This website is but a tiny corner of us, something we hope will make you fall into our trap and be captured forever by the wonderful world of wine.

Come on in and join us, you just might enjoy it yourself!'

Left to right: Susan Laxton, John Abbiss, Lee Costelow, Richard Coles, Gillian Leeson and Andrew Hill

ANDREW HILL

Andrew is the Grandson of the Founder, and is the Managing Director of George Hill Ltd.  As well as being the primary buyer, Andrew also creates Wine Lists for our Trade customers and is on hand to give advice and guidance to customers in the shop.

The Hallgarten Scholarshop (Best student in 1975 at Higher Certificate).

Wine & Spirit Education Diploma

GILLIAN LEESON

Gillian is a Great Granddaughter of the Founder and daughter of Caroline (Andrew's late Sister), she joined George Hill in 1989.  Gillian runs the purchase ledger and other 'day to day' accounting.  She designs the Website and most of the artwork for both the Company and on behalf of Customers, She also creates many of the bespoke gift packages available.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Higher Certificate

LCCI Private Secretary's Certificate

BTec National Diploma in Business & Finance

C&G 7900 Fashion Skills Parts 1 & 2

LEE COSTELOW

Lee joined the Company in 1989 and is the Shop Manager.  As well as overseeing the shop, Lee looks after the warehouses, gets customers orders ready and dresses the shop window with much flair!

QUALIFICATIONS

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Higher Certificate

SUSAN LAXTON

Susan is also a Great Granddaughter of the Founder and Gillian's sister.  She joined the team as the Office Administrator in May 2003.  The sales ledger fills much of Sue's day, but she can also be found creating gift packages, and giving a hand in the Shop amongst many other things. 

RICHARD COLES

Richard, who is Gillian and Susan's Brother In Law, joined the team part time in December 2007, becoming full time in January 2008.  He is our main trade sales driving force, giving Andrew time to concentrate in other areas, but he's also to be found in and around the Shop regularly.  He has recently gained a distinction in his W&S Advanced Certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Advanced Certificate (with Distinction)

BSc Hons in Biological Sciences

HND (with Distinction) in Applied Biology

NVQ Level 2 in Woodturning

JOHN ABBISS

John joined us on a part time basis during October 2003, to assist in all areas of the business - wherever someone needs help!  

Wine & Spirit Education Trust Higher Certificate