![]() ![]() Jim moved to the Napa Valley and began working in wineries as well as pursuing certifications through the Court of Master Sommeliers - America. After deciding to make wine a lifelong career path. By the time he turned twenty-one, Jim was working in the area's best restaurants and wine shops. Jim Provance was born in Sacramento, California, and has been working in service and hospitality since his first job as a dishwasher at the age of sixteen. In her free time, Jen loves to travel with her husband and always checks out regional wineries her favorite trips include New Zealand, South Africa and Spain. Jen has worked harvests at both NWWA and Chateau Ste. After moving to the Pacific Northwest, Jen began exploring the wine industry by taking classes at the Northwest Wine Academy, and completed her Certificate in Wine Making in 2015. Jen has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Jennifer Hurley grew up in Alaska and moved to Seattle in 2012 after stops in Chicago and Cincinnati. She is a founding board member of the Alliance of Women in Washington Wine. Unwin received her degree in Pharmacology and Psychology from the University of Manchester, Manchester, England. She holds Level 3 from WSET and teaches for the Wine and Spirits Archive in Portland, OR. ![]() She has served as executive director for the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance and the Red Mountain AVA Alliance. She teaches wine tourism introduction for the Northwest Wine Academy and has taught wine marketing courses for viticulture and oenology programs in Washington state. Heather Unwin is an experienced instructor, marketing consultant and wine judge in the wine industry. Brandon teaches classes on wine production, viticulture, Washington & international wine culture and winery business operations.įavorite Grape - Syrah (especially if co-fermented with Viognier)įavorite New-World Region - The Rocks District of Milton Freewaterįavorite Old-World Regions - Chablis or Chateanneuf du Pape A Northwest Wine Academy graduate (2013 - Marketing), Brandon has dedicated himself to the dissemination of wine knowledge and furthering of wine culture. In 2011, Montana native Brandon Sturm left the poker industry to pursue his newfound passion, Washington wine. He loves education and training, and is passionate about sharing the wine industry with others. Bill also served as a consultant for First Growth Vineyard Management, specializing in establishing small vineyards intended for premium wine grape production in the Santa Cruz Mountains.īill has experience making wine from both cool- and warm-climate growing regions, and under conventional and organic/biodynamic viticulture systems. He has taken advanced coursework in enology, viticulture, wine microbiology, food safety, quality assurance, and biodynamic agriculture. After working at wineries in California and Australia, Bill worked most recently as Technical Director for Testarossa Winery in Los Gatos, California overseeing analysis, quality assurance, bottling, and winemaking operations. ![]() Bill fell in love with wine while working in the restaurant industry in Philadelphia and Tucson. From Alicante to Zinfandel, John’s experience, as well as his time working with many industry leaders, brings critical first-hand knowledge from wine making industry directly to the classroom.īill Snyder was born outside Saratoga, New York and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience. John’s extensive background in winemaking and cellar logistics has been developed after years of working with a diverse spectrum of grape varietals and wine making practices. He has worked in multiple wineries ranging from Santa Ynez, Paso Robles, and most recently at House of Smith in Seattle, Washington where he took on critical roles in wine production and cellar operations. John Darin was born in Simi Valley, California and graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with a BS in Wine and Viticulture with a concentration in Enology. Our instructors are highly-qualified, well known and respected wine industry veterans who bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the classroom, ensuring that students are well-prepared to enter the job market after graduation or progress in their current careers. ![]()
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