Joanne DiGeso
Wine Educator, Judge, Writer, Seminar Presenter, Creator Sommwine
As a wine director and sommelier, the best part about my job was finding the perfect bottle of wine for each guest. Now a wine teacher, I relish those aha moments shared with my students when discovering new wines.
On these pages, we'll be discussing a beautiful elixir called wine. We'll learn about the places and people who make the wine, how to describe it, and how to choose the next bottle.
So check out the blog section of this site to learn more about wine and download some free materials. If you are looking for a complete course on wine, check for our next online courses or subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
Experience
2018-Present
WSET Approved Program Provider for SommWine
+ WSET certified wine educator
teaching Levels 1-3; Whistler, BC
+ formerly Statera Wine Academy; Vancouver BC
Recurring since 2015
Wine Judge
+ Seminar Presenter
Cornucopia; Whistler
2016 / 2017
Panel Moderator
Top Drop; Whistler + Vancouver
2012-2016
Bearfoot Bistro; wine director + sommelier
Voted Top 100 Restaurants in Canada; Whistler
2016/17
Hawksworth Restaurant; sommelier
Voted Top 100 Restaurants in Canada; Vancouver
2009-2012
Four Season's Resort; sommelier + server
Whistler
AWards
VinItaly International Academy Scholarship 2017
Les Dames D’Escoffier Scholarship 2016
British Columbia Hospitality Scholarship 2015
Whistler’s Top Sommelier 2010
Education
2018 completed
Wine and Spirit Education Trust
DipWSET
Levels 1-4; The Art Institute of Vancouver
2016
VinItaly International Wine Academy
Certified Italian Wine Ambassador; Verona, Italy
2012
International Sommelier Guild Advanced Certification
previously...
University of British Columbia
Undergraduate Degree; Sociology
Skills
About
With many years experience working at swank restaurants. I’m currently studying to apply for the Master of Wine program and writing an online wine program. You can contact me to prepare wine seminars for staff training or create a wine tasting for your friends.
I call Whistler – the famous ski resort – home.