James Boden

James Boden is an experienced wine professional currently serving as the Wine Buyer for Good Pair Days since October 2022, where responsibilities include local wine purchases and expanding supplier relations. Prior roles include Head Sommelier at the National Wine Centre of Australia from April 2018 to September 2022, where James oversaw all wine-related matters, and Head Sommelier positions at The Louise Barossa Valley and Appellation Restaurant. Additional experience encompasses roles as Sommelier at Pernod Ricard St. Hugo, JCVC Wine Ambassador and Restaurant Supervisor at Pernod Ricard Winemakers, and Cellar Door Supervisor at Fogarty Wine Group. Early career experience includes a wine waiter position at Rockpool Bar & Grill and customer service roles at iiNet and Optus, where James developed strong problem-solving and resolution management skills.