I worked at several French restaurant in Japan for 10 years and I came to Canada three years ago.
I graduated George Brown college Food and Beverage Management.

I love working in a restaurant and introduce great wine for guests.
I want to have community and study together. Thank you.

I am a sommelier at Stock TC restaurant in Toronto, currently preparing for the CMS Advance, I also have WSET level 3, Italian Scholar Guild, French Scholar Guild and Catados de Piscos.

I am fascinated with the wine industry and have decided to take my hobby a little more seriously this year and begin my wine education. My background is in structural engineering but I love to learn about the different regions and the way the soils/climate influence the growth of the vines.

I have attended culinary school in 2013 and as well during covid I got certified as a wine merchant. Currently I am doing some refreshing online learning for bartender certification. I do have my smart serve and my goal is to be a well round chef and i am looking forward to get my red seal. The reason that I havent gone further to get more of my certifications because of my financial issues.

I'm John (he/him) and I'm on the beginnings of my wine journey!

I've been working in the service industry since I was 18 years old; serving, bartending, and selling wine in bottle shops. Within the past 5 years I have gained a passion for wine and enjoy making wine more approachable or less intimidating for customers. I was encouraged by my old boss and a few restaurant owners to enter the Sommelier Factory last year. I'm currently enrolled for the Certification Program to become a Sommelier and am excited on what's next to come!

As an individual who really values education and personal growth, I have earned both a post secondary Undergraduate and Master's degree in business. After earning a spot with Vinica to complete my WSET levels 2 & 3, I went on to become an On Premise Territory Manager in Vancouver and Whistler. I truly enjoy meeting new people, fostering relationships and communities, volunteering, and playing sports.

Graduated with a Commerce degree from Queen's University; over 6 years of experience in the travel industry where I was granted opportunities to visit different parts of the world with exceptional wine and liquor products; currently pursuing CAPS certification at George Brown College in Toronto

I am a medical physician with a Master of Business Administration who is currently attending graduate studies where I am researching Sustainability Management. I have completed my WSET 2.

I currently work in a restaurant as a server and have done sommelier shifts before. We have an extensive old world list (France and Italy) and I would love to invest in myself in learning more about wine.