Barb Wild is Good Wine Gal 

​​(DipWSET, CSW, Canadian Wine Scholar)

In January 2018 I shook hands with Steven Spurrier at Guildhall in London and received WSET Diploma. I had passed one of the most challenging wine courses ever. The failure rate for WSET Diploma is 70%. Needless to say, it's now time to have fun.

Creating this platform to learn, taste, share and travel wine is my fun! ​
Will you join me?

Other things about me: I love wine events; I love to taste wines blind; I work to improve my sensory skills; I love wine books; I plan on traveling to all wine regions of the world and the only thing I'm afraid of is running out of wine.

Meet our Team of Educators

Meet our team of Vancouver's finest.
​They love to share their passion for international wine, grower champagne and whisk(e)y!

Mark Shipway

International Wine Specialist

Mark Shipway is a UK born, Vancouver based wine & spirits consultant, wine educator and wine professional. I met Mark at #VIFF2020 and randomly called him up to ask if he would be interested in teaching online. He said yes! You can follow Mark Shipway on Instagram @yaffler or LinkedIn

Van Doren Chan

Champagne Specialist

Van Doren is a multiple Gold and Platinum award winner from the Vancouver International Wine Festival as well as a noted food and wine educator, speaker, judge, television and radio guest. I love this lady! You can follow Van Doren on Instagram at @vandorenchan

Dan Volway

Whisky Specialist

Dan Volway is a Certified Sommelier and Wine & Spirits Brand Ambassador and educator living the dream in Vancouver, BC. You couldn't meet a more genuine and kind industry guy! You can follow Dan on Instagram at @volwaydan

Behind the Scenes

These are the other good wine gals that make it happen!

Elli Petersilie

Marketing & Biz Dev Specialist

Elli Petersilie is a mar-com specialist educated in Germany, more recently calling Whistler home. When not mushing dogs, or mountain bike racing, Elli gets stuff done! She has unique insights into building businesses and their respective communities. You can follow Elli on Instagram at @__findmeoutside__

Cassandra Anderton

Foodie & Social Media Specialist

Cassandra Anderton is a freelance travel, food, wine, and lifestyle writer, blogger and broadcaster. She consults on Public and Media Relations, curates content and produces social media marketing for brands in the food, drink, health and travel industries. You can follow Cassandra on Instagram at @goodlifevan

Nicole Whittle

Brand & Creative Specialist

Nicole Whittle is a visual specialist mastering the use of colour, emotion and creative storytelling. When she's not designing brands, logos and assets for her clients, she's sipping and learning about wine both locally and internationally.  You can follow Nicole on Instagram at @nicole.winenot
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