Meet Our Instructors
Our team is here to provide you with a high quality education in a friendly environment
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Noelle Allen, DipWSET
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
I am an owner of Vino Bliss, Importers of Boutique Wine… -
Charles Austermuhl, DipWSET
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
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Arindam Basu, PhD, DipWSET, CSW
INSTRUCTOR
Trained as a molecular biologist (PhD in Molecular Biochemistry)… -
Ray Bugarin, DIpWSET, CSWS
WSET CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
A curious, enthusiastic lover of wine, Ray holds…
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Mark Cochard, DipWSET, CWE
INSTRUCTOR
Wine Educator - Chaddsford Winery 1992-2014… -
Andrew Dick, M.A., DipWSET (Merit)
INSTRUCTOR
Growing up in rural Sussex, England, Andrew developed an early love of wine… -
LIsa Hanger, PhD, DipWSET
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
Lisa holds a PhD in Food Science & Technology and has extensive experience training expert tasters…
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Phil Hinerman
INSTRUCTOR
Phil is a certified WSET instructor teaching Diploma classes…
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Matt Kirkland, DipWSET, MD
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
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Ray Kurz, USSA Sommelier, CSW
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
Ray Kurz, aka, Cuvée Ray, is a sommelier, wine writer, wine consultant and wine educator.
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Robert F. Lemoine
INSTRUCTOR
I am a WSET trained Invigilator and Assessor… -
Susan Lynham, DipWSET, FWS, CWS, CWE
WSET CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Susan is a holder of WSET Diploma, Certified Wine Educator, and French Wine Scholar certifications… -
Sophie Newkirk, DipWSET
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
Born in a French-Canadian household in Montreal, Sophie developed a taste for the culinary arts…
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Angela Ricetti, DipWSET
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
I have been working in the restaurant and wine worlds for over 20 years…
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Lisa Rutt, DipWSET, CSW
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
As an international flight attendant, Lisa became interested in wine while travelling the world for work…
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Kevin Shaffer, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, CSWS
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
Having grown up in a house with an oenophile (father) and a teacher (mother), it is no surprise thatKevin pursued a career in the wine… -
Sunita Sheth, MD, DipWSET
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
I am a retired physician with a career that has spanned clinical practice…
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Gina Terrago, DipWSET
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
Gina holds a Master of Science degree in Chemistry. She has over 15 years of industry experience ….
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Pey-Wen Ting, DipWSET, CSW, Certified Sherry Educator
WSET CERTIFIED EDUCATOR
Pey-Wen Ting holds the Advanced Certificate and Diploma from The Wine and Spirits Education..