Tony Wellings

Owner & Managing Director

With over two decades in the global wines and spirits industry, Tony began his journey at Seagram as a Trainee Sales Executive — where he developed a deep-rooted passion for wine (and got his first company car, a trusty Ford Escort Estate 1.3L).

His career progressed through senior roles at Paul Vranken, Allied Domecq, and Pernod Ricard, where he honed a love for New World wines and developed the ambition to build something of his own.

In 2010, he partnered with James Leary to bring boutique wines from exceptional emerging producers to a wider audience. The Antipodean Sommelier was born — a business built on expertise, integrity, and shared vision.