After leaving the Army, and spending some time in the City, Edward set up the business in Norfolk in 2003. His aim was to establish a wine merchant which provided a full range of services to private individuals who enjoyed wine. Since the start, there has been a strong emphasis on identifying wine growers and producers who would be willing to work with Edward and the team in order to provide customers wine which is of the highest possible standard. Edward's main responsibilty is as the wine buyer, although the whole team is very involved in approving the wines we subsequently sell.

Derek joined the wine trade in 1961 and became a Master of Wine in 1968. He started work with Harvey's and then Gilbey's and then bcame the wine buyer at Whitbread's. He set up his own wine merchant business in 1985 which he subsequently sold in 1999. Today as well as being the co-chairman of the International Wine Challenge, he acts as a consultant to the London Mayoralty, the Guildhall, a number of livery companies and other institutions in London and Cambridge. He has a great passion for English wines and acts as a consultant to Warden Abbey Vineyards in Bedfordshire (wines which we are delighted to offer).

Peter joined us in 2006, having been involved in horses all his life. He has now been able to indulge his passion for wine, and use his skills at organising events. Brought up in Ireland amongst the racing fraternity, and now living near Newmarket, his contacts and work carry him from Norfolk, via Suffolk, all the way back to Ireland where we now have our latest agency.

William joined the business at the beginning of 2011 on the sales side, armed with a degree in Economics. But his passion lies in wine, and he excelled in the Wine & Spirits Education Trust exams, so the wine trade beckoned rather than high finance. William comes from a background heavily laced in the racing world, and so he is now looking to further our exposure into this horse world with Peter McCalmont, as well as his native stamping ground in the west of the country.

Polly joined Edward Parker Wines in 2010 as Business Manager. She is principally responsible for managing the operational side of the business, if you have any questions regarding your account, please do call her.  Polly also deals with administration on behalf of Hestia Wines Ltd, for further information contact Polly or visit www.hestiawines.co.uk.

Kevin joined us in 2008 as our Stock Manager. He is responsible for looking after all our stock, and works closely with Polly on our distribution and collection.