Sandbanks Cru is founded by Marinel, a wine enthusiast turned entrepreneur, the brain and heart behind our wine e-commerce platform. With over a decade of experience in the luxury wine market, Marinel has become associated with some of the world's most exclusive brands, such as Cristal and Dom Perignon, experiences that have not only refined her palate but also her understanding of the wine industry's intricacies.

At the heart of it all, Marinel's mission is to share her love for wine with you, and help share her joy and passion through demystifying this notoriously user-unfriendly industry, through wine tastings and carefully curated selections which will delight without breaking the bank.

With her expertise and dedication, you can trust that every bottle on our site has been carefully selected to guarantee your enjoyment.

Currently, she's broadening her knowledge base even further by pursuing the WSET Diploma, an esteemed qualification that sits just below the highly coveted, and notoriously challenging, Master of Wine. This endeavor underscores her commitment to continually learning and growing within this industry.

Her passion for wine is only matched by her dedication to family and numerous outdoor pursuits.