Jacky Blisson, MW

Jacky Blisson MW is an independent wine educator, video presenter, writer, and consultant with
over two decades experience in all facets of the global wine trade. She is the first Master of Wine inQuébec and one of only ten across Canada, as well as being a Bourgogne Wine Official Ambassador.After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Concordia University, Jacky pulledup stakes and moved to Burgundy to pursue an Advanced Masters in Wine Science and
International Trade at the CFPPA de Beaune and AgroSup Dijon.

During her 11-year sojourn in France, Jacky held successive positions as UK and North American
Export Sales Manager for Burgundy fine wine brokerage Domaine Wines and major Southern
Rhône Valley winery Gabriel Meffre. She also worked harvest seasons in Beaune and the Walker
Bay, South Africa.

Since returning to Canada, Jacky has built a solid reputation for her written and video wine
education content, her frequent speaking engagements, and her consultancy work. Regular clients
include: Bourgogne Wine Board, California Wine Institute, Italian Trade Agency, InterLoire, Wines of South Africa, Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes, Sopexa, and Opimian Wine Club.

Jacky writes for Quench magazine, Extra-Brut, and Good Food Revolution. She produces a
flourishing, self-titled YouTube wine education channel, a wine review website, and is proud to be a judge for the National Wine Awards of Canada.

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