Profile

Jane began her wine career in London over 40 years ago, completed the WSET Level 4 Diploma in 1988, passed her Master of Wine (MW) examination in 1993. She now takes an active role in MW education.

She moved to New Zealand in 2000 and founded the NZ School of Wines and Spirits in 2006.

She is a WSET Certified Educator and whilst most of her time is spent delivering WSET courses around New Zealand, she also travels internationally to teach and present at conferences.

Jane has visited vineyards in Alsace, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne, Cognac, Jerez, Rioja, Douro, Austria, Alto Adige, Tuscany, Sicily, California, Oregon, Washington State, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, NSW and China, England and of course New Zealand. Jane has been a guest international judge in Rutherglen, Brisbane, Margaret River, Limestone Coast, Cowra, Hobart, Hunter Valley, Barossa, Shanghai, Chengdu, Beijing, Tokyo and London.

She is the New Zealand contributor to Jasper Morris MW’s Inside Burgundy and writes for a number of wine publications in New Zealand and overseas including The Real Review.

Favourite Wines

Champagne and sparkling wine, Alsace (especiallygewurztraminer),Chardonnay. All fortified wines.

2022    Certified Sherry Wine Specialist  Highest Honours
2022    Barossa Wine School Educator
1993    Master of Wine
1988    WSET Level 4 Diploma Frescobaldi scholarship
            College du Cognac Scholarship