London Marathon Runner Raises Over £15,900 for Charity with Wine-Tasting Challenge

Tom Gilbey, known as 'the wine guy,' drank a different wine at each mile of the London Marathon, boosting donations for Sobell House hospice.

Tom Gilbey, a 52-year-old vintner, combined his passion for wine with philanthropy by drinking 25 different wines during the London Marathon, each representing a mile.
His unique challenge went viral on social media, amassing over 3.2 million views on TikTok and significantly surpassing his initial fundraising goal of £2,000.
Gilbey's effort raised over £15,900 for Sobell House, a hospice that cared for his mother in her final days.
Despite the physical challenge, Gilbey managed to finish the marathon in four hours and 41 minutes, guessing the vintage, grape variety, and country of origin for many of the wines.
Post-race, Gilbey celebrated with a glass of champagne and expressed his gratitude for the support and the opportunity to aid a cause close to his heart.