i. Biography
Zoë Driver works as winemaker at Black Chalk in Andover, United Kingdom, where the brief is English sparkling wine handled for poise and precision. The path into that work was not linear, but it was built through structured study and technical practice: English and Drama at Loughborough University from 2010-2013, followed by training at Loughborough University and Plumpton College. That mix of performance, language, and movement sits behind the way she speaks about the switch into wine, with dance training from age 2 giving way to cellar work, vineyard context, and production decisions.
Coming Up
The early stages of Zoë Driver’s career moved from service into production, a route that often shapes an artisan’s understanding of how wine meets the table. In Australia, she worked as front-of-house staff at Domaine Chandon, then returned to the UK to begin as Winemaking Apprentice at Hattingley Valley Wines. From there she progressed to Assistant Winemaker at Hattingley Valley Wines, developing the timing, repetition, and attention to detail that production roles demand before stepping into a larger remit. In 2019, Zoë Driver joined Black Chalk Wines as Assistant Winemaker, bringing that practical experience into a new cellar context. The move marked a continuation of the same work, with the title changing as the responsibility deepened. Today, Zoë Driver is winemaker at Black Chalk Wine, working within the established frame of English sparkling wine.
Where They Are Now
At Black Chalk, Driver’s work sits in the discipline of English sparkling wine, a category that asks for exact handling and consistency across the process. The role is defined by detail and timing, with each stage carrying weight in the finished bottle. In Zoë’s case, the career arc reads as one of steady technical accumulation rather than abrupt reinvention.
Signature
Paragon and Inversion are the signature wines associated with Zoë Driver at Black Chalk. They represent the labels most closely tied to the style she helps shape, and the wines through which her work is most directly identified.
In Their Words “I started training in all disciplines of dance at age 2, and always imagined I’d go into a job or career in the dance industry, or if not definitely some kind of media. How wrong I was!”
Honors
Driver holds WSET 3. Her formal training also includes the MSc Viti & Oenology.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
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Where did Zoë Driver train or study?
Zoë Driver trained at Loughborough University and Plumpton College.
What is Zoë Driver known for?
English sparkling wine.
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