About Us
Will Hattersley and Susan Harper each have 25 years of experience in the world of wine. They have joined to create ‘Soil and Vine’: a wine merchant with events and tastings, and brasserie attached. Our passion goes beyond the bottle; it’s about embracing the entire journey of winemaking. We’re captivated by the process—nurturing vines, understanding the soil, and the crafting of each vintage with care. We are dedicated to cultivating knowledge and sharing our love for the art of winemaking with every sip and every conversation.
Susan Harper
Co-owner
It was in a Fulham wine shop at 22 with a manager recounting stories about wine that captured Susan’s imagination, it’s fitting that now she is back in Fulham sharing 30 years of her experiences in the world of wine, spanning a career full of inspirational winemakers, working in all the wine sales channels & becoming a board director for two wine companies. Believing that the younger generation returning to their roots is giving the wine world a fresh exciting new perspective.
Will Hattersley
Co-owner
Australian born and bred, Will moved to London in 2015. With a background in accounting and marketing, Will also studied a Master of Wine Business in Adelaide. Will is extremely passionate about Australian wine and the boundless diversity it offers. After spending time running the family wine business and vineyards in Orange NSW, Will also had his own restaurant and bespoke wine sales business in Sydney. In his spare time, Will loves running and most importantly golf!
Mhairi Fairbairn
Wine Buyer
Mhairi’s first job was at a café in a Harley Davidson showroom when she was 16, which we think is pretty cool. With over 10 years of experience in hospitality, Mhairi has worked in cocktail bars, 5 star hotels and as a Sommelier in fine dining. Mhairi and Susan met on a plane during a trip to Tuscany, shared the same philosophy on wine and the rest is history! Oh, and in case you were wondering, it’s “Mar-ee”.
Georgia Rudder
Marketing & Events Co-Ordinator
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Georgia worked her first Hospitality job in a restaurant in Beverly Hills (yes, there’s one in Sydney) where she was introduced to the world of wine by her boss. Whilst studying at university, she volunteered for Generation Entrepreneur, a non-for-profit organisation in their community engagement team. After completing her degree in Communication Design she worked for 3 years in Digital Media at the International Convention Centre Sydney, developing her understanding of digital media and marketing in the events industry. Now living in London, she stumbled upon Soil & Vine by pure coincidence, instantly knowing after meeting Susan and Will that Soil & Vine was the place for her. She loves the community that Soil & Vine has fortified, and that everyone has such a passion for making everyone’s experience at Soil & Vine one to remember.
