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Maddie Walkden

Sales and Events

Maddie Walkden

Born in London, I originally trained as a chef at Leith’s School of Food and Wine, where I also undertook my WSET Level 1 and 2. Here I found a love of wine which I brought with me to Jersey. After working in kitchens and running a restaurant for a couple of years I decided to study for my WSET Level 3 which I passed with Distinction. Delving further into the wine world has encouraged me to pursue a career in wine, and where better than with the team at Dunell’s!

Maddie has just completed her WSET Level 4 Diploma and is awaiting her final results.

What is your role?

Ensuring guests have a great experience in our shops and at our events.

What are some of your interests outside work?

Reading, Cycling, Skiing, yoga and travelling.

If you could be served any food/dish, what would it be?

I’m a sucker for a Jam doughnut and foie gras. Not together mind…

What do you like about working for Dunell’s?

Discovering new favourite wines and working with a great team of people.

What is your most diverse achievement?

I used to be a ski instructor in Canada.

Which are your most favoured wines?

Fruity Pinot Noirs and most sparkling wines.

What are your current favourite wines?

Here are my favourite rack fillers as well as those for times of indulgence...

Vegan Staff Favourite Food Pairing Date Night!
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CATHERINE MARSHALL Pinot Noir 'On Clay Soils' - Elgin 2021/22 Bottle - VGN/VEG Image
Red Still Wine | South Africa | Elgin | 75cl

£18.95

75cl
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QUINTA do MOURO Vinha do Mouro Tinto, Vinho Regional Alentejano 2017/18 Bottle Image
Red Still Wine | Portugal | 75cl

£16.95

75cl
Minus 1 Add
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CONDE VILLAR Vinho Verde Branco 2021 Bottle 10.5%abv VGN Image
White Still Wine | Portugal | 75cl

£9.45

75cl
Minus 1 Add
Food Pairing Organic
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NATHALIE & GILLES FEVRE Chablis AOC 2022 Bottle/nc (Chardonnay) - ORG Image
White Still Wine | France | Burgundy | Chablis | 75cl

£23.95

75cl
Minus 1 Add
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VEUVE FOURNY & FILS Brut Rose 1er Cru, Vertus NV Bottle (Pinot Noir) VGN Image
Champagne & Sparkling Wines | France | Champagne | 75cl

£46.95

75cl
Minus 1 Add