It is Olivier’s mission to communicate the magic and explain the wonderful diversity of terroir-based wines – wines that reflect the unique characteristics of their vineyards in contrast to standardised wines that are manufactured in the winery.
Olivier Hickman is a dual British and French national currently residing in Sablet, Provence, not far from his maternal roots in Orange. Having graduated with first class honours from Cambridge University, Olivier spent ten years working in finance, eventually as a Finance Director for Warner Music. Seeking a career change, Olivier obtained his wine qualifications from the Wine & Sprits Education Trust in 1998 and set up a UK wine importing business, specialising in wines from the Southern Rhône.
In 1999, Olivier commenced a viticultural project in Valréas, Provence, and continues to cultivate and make wines from those vineyards today. Since 2000 Olivier has also been involved in several winemaking projects in Provence and the Languedoc. Having gained significant and broad-ranging experience of all aspects of the wine business, Olivier set up a wine education and wine tours business in 2005, show-casing the top villages of the Southern Rhône appellation.
