Amanda Thomson

Entrepreneur Amanda Thomson foresaw a huge shift in drinking culture away from the reliance on alcohol and decided to create the alcohol-free alternative to Champagne and fine wine. Noughty, her game changer brand, is becoming a worldwide hit. Her company is also B Corp certified, putting ethical purpose alongside profit.

Forging her early career as an arts broadcaster on national TV and radio, Thomson wasn't a stranger to her favourite glass - Champagne - and delicious food served by chefs and restaurant owners in London looking to get some exposure. Raised on a plant-based, no sugar diet by her health-conscious mother, Amanda has always had a keen interest in what’s in her food. She left her career in entertainment behind and upped sticks to Paris where she studied wine at the Cordon Bleu School. This then led her to start her ground-breaking business and Noughty was born.

What sparkling wine are you loving right now?

Our own classic Noughty Brut, both alone and in a delicious Alcohol-Free Cocktail.

What does sparkling wine symbolize for you?

The moment the chilled bubbles hit your lips, marks the start of something very special..