Our instructors are among 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 passion for wine to the classroom.
- Mimi Martin, DWS — WSA Director and Instructor Mimi Martin is 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) and a Master's in Food Studies.
- Adam Rhynard, DWS — WSA Director and Instructor Adam Rhynard is owner/director of The Wine & Spirit Archive. He holds the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits (DWS).
- 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.
- 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 — Owner, Walter Scott Erica is co-owner of Walter Scott and 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, DWS — Oregon Sales Manager, Vinum Importing and Distributing Chris is Sales Manager at Vinum Importing and Distributing and holds the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits (DWS).