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Jessica Summer is an award-winning sommelier, cheesemonger and founder of Mouse & Grape, a cheese and wine business with a deli and wine bar in Pinner, North West London. 

What began as sharing cheese and wine pairings on Instagram during the pandemic grew into a business bringing people together through tastings, events and curated products in-store and online. She launched the business in 2021 and opened the deli in 2024. 

Jessica won IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine and The Drinks Business Retail Buyer of the Year in 2025. Mouse & Grape was named Best Cheesemonger at the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026. 

She has appeared as a guest expert on BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen and judged the Great Taste Awards and British Cheese Awards. Known for her approachable style, Jessica makes cheese and wine pairing accessible and fun, helping people discover combinations and feel confident recreating them at home.