WSA instructors represent many of the Northwest's most recognized and respected wine professionals. Working in various aspects of the wine trade, these instructors bring a diversty of experiences, depth of knowledge, and an intense passion for wine to the classroom.
- Mimi Martin, DWS — WSA Director and Instructor Mimi Martin is co-owner/director of the Wine & Spirit Archive. She was formerly director of the undergraduate Food Studies Program at NYU and has been a food and wine educator for over 10 years. She holds the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits (DWS).
- Adam Rhynard, DWS — WSA Director and Instructor Adam Rhynard is co-owner/director of the Wine & Spirit Archive. He holds the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits (DWS).
- Joel Butler, MW — Director of Education, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Joel is director of education at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and is one of only a few American wine professionals to achieve the prestigious Master of Wine (MW) qualification.
- Katherine Cole - Wine Columnist, Oregonian Katherine Cole is a wine writer and columnist for several publications including the Oregonian and Mix Magazine.
- Peter DeGarmo — Owner, Pastaworks Peter is owner of Pastaworks and is founder of the Portland Slow Food Convivium.
- Regina Daigneault, AC — Instructor/Program Coordinator, Northwest Wine Academy Regina is the wine program coordinator at Northwest Wine Academy where she teaches a variety of courses. She holds the WSET Advanced Certificate (AC) and is currently completing the WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits (DWS).
- Cyril Frechier, DWS — Wine Director, Campagna Restaurant Cyril is wine director at Campagna Restaurant and holds the WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits (DWS). He is currently working towards the Master of Wine (MW) qualification.
- Peter Gibson — Wine Consultant, Gibson Consulting Peter is owner of the wine-consulting firm Gibson Consulting.
- Lisa Shara Hall — Senior Editor, Wine Business Monthly Lisa is senior editor of Wine Business Monthly and writes for a number of British wine publications. She is the first student from Oregon to sit for the prestigious Master of Wine (MW) qualification.
- Dave Holstrom — Owner, Guy du Vin Dave is owner of Guy du Vin, a wine consulting business and online retail shop focused on unique and individualistic wines.
- Darryl Joannides — Owner, Cork - A Bottle Shop Darryl is owner of cork • a bottle shop and was formerly chef/owner of Assagio Restaurant.
- Erica Landon — Wine Director, Ten-01 Erica is wine director and general manager of Ten-01 restaurant. She holds the Sommelier Diploma from both the International Sommelier Guild and the Court of Master Sommeliers.
- Ewald Moseler — Importer and Distributor, Ewald Moseler Selections at Mitchell Wines Ewald hails from the Mosel region of Germany and is the northwest’s foremost importer of German wines.
- Chris Poulos, AC — Sales Representative, North Berkeley Imports Chris is the Pacific Northwest sales representative for North Berkeley Imports. He holds the WSET Advanced Certificate (AC) and is currently completing the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits (DWS).