olive wine columnist Kate Hawkings is a freelance writer who writes for a variety of consumer and trade publications and has a particular interest in wines from unusual regions and made from unusual grapes. She also works as a consultant, advising on wine lists for several restaurants and sourcing wine from around the world for other clients.
Her book Aperitif was published in 2018 and was shortlisted for the Fortnum & Mason Best Debut Drinks Book Award.