Member Directory
After her retirement from a highly successful business career, Kaaren discovered the true meaning of life – Champagne! Since then, she has been collecting it, writing and learning about it, and teaching classes about it. Her award-winning book, Champagne, A Tasting Journey, features tasting tutorials, which have encouraged many others to start Champagne study groups for education and pleasure.
https://www.kaaren-palmer-champagne.com/
Italian wine lover, tasting wonderful grape juice all over Hungary.
Instagram @an_italian_guy_in_hungary
Holds the WSET Advanced certification and has been the owner and author of the award-winning wine blog Grape Experiences since 2011. She fuels her passion for wine with travels to regions worldwide, shared conversations that inspire and a chilled bottle of grower Champagne.
A prominent Canadian Indigenous entrepreneur and CEO & Founder of Tomato Wheels Lambrusco which launched in Canada in 2022. Currently in Mexico, she and her team are preparing for the launch of Tomato Wheels Lambrusco in their first international market. She will be sharing her culinary escapades and exploring the perfect spicy Mexican dishes that pair seamlessly with their Lambrusco.
Find them on Instagram @tomatowheels, visit the website http://www.tomatowheels.com
Runs the Vitis Wine Blog on behalf of Vitis, a wine bar & bistro in the heart of Kensington & Chelsea, whose owner, Giancarlo Tocci, prides himself on only selling low intervention, artisanal wines that he himself drinks.
Vitis is a cosy spot, with a seasonal food menu, focused on sourcing the right ingredients.
Wine expert, wine writer, sommelier and above all enthusiast- sharing passion and knowledge from the world of wine.
Founder of http://www.gettinghotforwine.com
Wine Professional from South Australia, has made a mark in the wine industry due to her passion and extensive experience in the industry, as a Wine Ambassador, Business Develop Manager, Merchant Success Manager, Wine Educator, Writer, Examiner and Critic for various wine companies and publications, all underpinned by her soon to be completed Level 4 Diploma in Wines from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, making her a valuable figure in the world wines.
Kathleen grew up in Montreal, Canada and is now based in Rhode Island, USA. A DipWSET certified professional she wears many hats: is a journalist, wine judge, ambassador for the Concours Mondiale des Vins Féminalise and a well established blogger @thehappyvineks.
MSc in Wine Tourism Innovation by URV Spain, Université de Bordeaux, France and Universidade do Porto, Portugal. Wine specialist and guide at Port wine cellars in Porto, Portugal.