Broadcasting

• Resident sustainable drinks expert on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch
• Former resident wine expert on ITV’s Love Your Weekend
• Presenter of Channel 4 Served’s Wine then Dine
• Featured expert on Secrets of the Supermarket Shoppers

Writing

Aleesha has written for publications including:

• Tatler
• Decanter
• National Geographic Traveller
• The Independent
• Club Oenologique
• House & Garden
• Red, where she previously wrote the wine column

She is also the founder and editor of Slake, a publication exploring drinks, culture, ritual, and modern home entertaining.

Books & Research

• Author of a forthcoming book exploring the anthropology of indigenous drinks and their role in ritual and culture

Fragrance

• Founder of Ouverture London, a fragrance brand exploring scent, ritual, and sense of place

Judging & Awards

• Judge for the International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Judge for the Decanter World Wine Awards
• Judge for the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards
• Judge for the Great Taste Awards
• Shortlisted for IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year

Advocacy & Affiliations

• Patron of The Drinks Trust
• Ambassador for the Fairtrade Foundation
• Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute