Resume
Experience
Highly Qualified Wine Expert
Jenny is a highly qualified wine expert and educator who enjoys taking people on exciting journeys exploring the world of wine. She creates interesting, easily accessible and relaxed learning experiences enabling everyone at any level to learn about wine. She also installs confidence in the participants’ own wine tasting abilities.
Industry Recognised Courses
Industry recognised courses that Jenny is qualified to teach include:
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WSET Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Wines
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WSET Levels 1 and 2 in Spirits
Bespoke Courses
Bespoke courses include:
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Masterclasses. Some topics include:
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A Vinous Trip Around Australia
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Alternative Varieties in Australia
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Aging wines
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Classic Grape Varieties
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The Australia Wine Industry and Wine Market
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Demystifying European wines
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Country or grape specific in-depth classes eg Croatian wine, The Many Faces of Grenache
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Palate training courses
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Tailor-made staff training for hospitality and wine retail staff
Education
1992-1995
International Wine Office
Masters of Science
OIV Master of Science in Wine Management
An international MSc. run under the auspices of the O.I.V.. The studies were undertaken in France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, Ukraine, Slovenia, Hungary and California.
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​Research Project Topic: The Implications for the Development of Staff Training in the Retail Sector of the Australian Wine Industry.
2011 - 2013
Diploma (Level 4)
WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits
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In 2010, Jenny completed the WSET Educator Approval Course - Levels 1, 2 and 3
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1988-1991
University of Adelaide
Associate Diploma
Associate Diploma of Wine Marketing
University of Adelaide - Roseworthy Campus, South Australia
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Graduated with Market Research prize
Other education
French Wine Scholar (Highest Honours) 2021
California Wine Appellation Specialist Course (San Francisco Wine School) 2018
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 3 (Distinction) 2010
Barossa Wine School Educator Course 2020
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Level 1 in Sake 2019
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training 2004
Responsible Serving of Alcohol trainer workshop – Liquor Licensing Victoria 2000
Australian Wine Research Institute - Advanced Wine Assessment Short Course 1997
WA Wine Education Centre - West Australian Wine Course 1997
Wine and Spirit Education Trust - Certificate (A Grade) 1997
Retail Liquor Stores Association of Victoria - Basic Liquor Course (Topped Class) 1985
William Angliss College, Melbourne - Liquor Studies for Industry Personnel (Topped Class) 1984
William Angliss College, Melbourne - Advanced Wine Course 1984
Awards
Winner of the WCA Best Wine Educator 2016
Finalist of the WCA Best Wine Educator 2019 and 2015
Wine and Spirit Consultant of the Year – Victoria 2018 and 2017 (Apac Insider)
Wine List Awards - Received one-hat awards in the Fine Wine Partners Wine List Awards for wine lists:
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Birches Training Restaurant at Chisholm Institute of TAFE (2002, 2001 and 2000)
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Claypots Seafood Bar & Restaurant (2012, 2009, 2005 and 2004)
Languages
English (native)
French (wine and conversational)