About Us

HSLA was established in 2003 to supply Fine Wines from throughout the world to private clients, trade buyers and restaurants. We specialise particularly in the wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy but have expertise in a wide range of wines from around the world.

Our aim is to offer a high level of personal service to all our clients whether ordering a case of Prosecco for everyday drinking or building a cellar for investment. We are lucky enough to have tried the majority of wines on our list and we are able to offer advice on all aspects of Fine Wine.

Our buying relationships both with trade and direct from producers mean that we are always able offer competitive prices compared to the rest of the market without ever compromising the provenance of the wines we buy.

People

Michael Stobbs
michael@hsliquid.com
Michael Stobbs is founder and managing Director of HS Liquid Assets. He has worked in the wine trade since leaving university in 1997. Following the well worn path of working for Oddbins and then Majestic Wine he joined Armit Wines in 1999. It was at Armit wines that Michael gained a passion for Bordeaux and Burgundy and also began learning about and advising clients on wine investment. It was thanks to the interest and investment of one of these clients that Michael eventually made the break from Armit, setting up HSLA. Since then Michael has developed relationships with producers and suppliers throughout Europe, turning HSLA into one of the new breed of successful and innovative wine merchants. Outside of work Michael enjoys eating out, cooking, watching and playing cricket as well as playing real tennis and rackets.

Christopher Herbert
christopher@hsliquid.com
Christopher's passion for wine started whilst working at the real tennis club in Bordeaux during his gap year. After graduating from Manchester University he worked for Goedhuis and then Lea and Sandeman. He is traditional in his vinous tastes enjoying the wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhone and Italy. In his spare time he enjoys real tennis, rackets, watching rugby and visiting different wine regions.