Nationwide search for a Jamie Oliver of wine

[Gifted Gourmet]

launching a nationwide quest to find a personality who will do for wine what Jamie Oliver did for cooking.  Hardys Wine Idol aims to find an outgoing personality who is "more of a wine whiz than a wine bore".The competition began today to find someone who can bring a new level of sophistication to British palates by educating them on the pleasures of wine. "We are seeking an ambassador for wine with the broad appeal of top TV personalities ...Jamie Oliver - someone with a strong and likeable character who is able to enthuse and inform people about wine." Organisers say entrants should be aged 25 to 35, charming and theatrical, with the personality to communicate aspects of the wine world.

and, presumably, have more than just a pretty face and a lot of pep? maybe even some idea about wines? asking too much?

A bubbly Rachel Ray of wines?? (not the best choice of adjectives, I suppose...)

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[KatieLoeb]

launching a nationwide quest to find a personality who will do for wine what Jamie Oliver did for cooking.  Hardys Wine Idol aims to find an outgoing personality who is "more of a wine whiz than a wine bore".The competition began today to find someone who can bring a new level of sophistication to British palates by educating them on the pleasures of wine. "We are seeking an ambassador for wine with the broad appeal of top TV personalities ...Jamie Oliver - someone with a strong and likeable character who is able to enthuse and inform people about wine." Organisers say entrants should be aged 25 to 35, charming and theatrical, with the personality to communicate aspects of the wine world.

and, presumably, have more than just a pretty face and a lot of pep? maybe even some idea about wines? asking too much?

A bubbly Rachel Ray of wines?? (not the best choice of adjectives, I suppose...)

scroll down to read the second story on this ...

Where do I send my resume?

No really. If they'd pay me enough of a living wage to afford to live in London in the style to which I'm accustomed (or even a bit better) I'd be there in a heartbeat.

[Gifted Gourmet]

Where do I send my resume?

No really. If they'd pay me enough of a living wage to afford to live in London in the style to which I'm accustomed (or even a bit better) I'd be there in a heartbeat.

Will do a little research . .. in the meantime, spend time on youthful peppy workouts, probably using wine bottles (full) to tighten those abs .. watch Jamie and try to match his wacky enthusiasm ... yeah, I think this just might work out well for you, Katie!!

[Brad Ballinger]

What's Andrea Immer doing these days?

[Gifted Gourmet]

What's Andrea Immer doing these days?

Immer is currently working on her fifth book, Great Dinners with Wine Made Simple, to be published by Broadway Books.

from Fine Living Magazine the article

[Curlz]

I was going to nominate Katie--GO FOR IT!!!

[KatieLoeb]

OK everyone. Time to start the write-in campaign on my behalf.

But if tight abs are one of the job requirements I'd better back out now.

[theakston]

But how's yer Mockney Me old china?

[Carlovski]

Sounds like a job for me!

Can't say I'm particulary knowlegeable, but I'm sure I can make up for it with enthusiasm, and an unquenchable thirst for booze!

Can't do the Mockney I'm afraid, have to be more of a cheeky northern monkey.

[Gifted Gourmet]

cheeky northern monkey.

Aha! yet another not-so-veiled plug for Ben & Jerry's!

[Carlovski]

That's cheeky, not chunky!

I think I may have done my credentials irreparable damage with my admission of not having a functioning corkscrew (See other thread in the wine forum for details)