A YOUNG wine expert has won a prestigious award at the London Wine Fair.

Holly Salt from Hay Wines in Ledbury has been named as being part of the 30 under 30 awards which is run by Harpers Wine magazine.

Holly has just won a 30 Under 30 award at London Wine Fair today. Run by Harpers Wine magazine to select the best of the best young people in the UK wine industry today, she's now included in the top 30 members under 30 year's of age.

Announcing the accolade on social media, Hay Wines said: "Hello everyone! It’s just been announced today to a packed audience at London Wine Fair - Holly has just won a “30 UNDER 30” award!

"This means she’s now included in the 30 top-ranking members of the UK wine industry aged under 30.

"Now in its third year, Harpers Wine magazine created the awards to celebrate the breadth of quality, expertise and innovative practice of new talent.

"Competition is very tough and a panel of judges convenes for two days make the final selection.

"Harpers say “many of our finalists sit at the top of the age bracket (27-29). As you might expect, it’s those few years of extra experience and practical skills which help applicants to shine”

Jo Gilbert of Harpers said: "Harpers is delighted to present our annual rundown of the top-ranking members of the trade aged under 30 for 2024.

"The sheer breadth of quality applicants from across the UK, from cities to remote rural corners, truly gets better every year.

"Now in its third cycle, Harpers 30 Under 30 received over 100 applications (a mixture of self-nominations and via colleagues), with each prospective star deserving recognition."