Patricia Guy, who lives in Verona, Italy, is a journalist and award-winning author of books about wine, and a few about Sherlock Holmes as well. She has worked in New York, London, Paris, Champagne, Bordeaux and the South of France, in the roles of fine wine broker, wine buyer, vendangeuse, sommelier and tasting tutor. While in London she studied blind tasting for three years and passed the WSET professional exams. She writes about wine, books, and Italian culture.