Michelle Cherutti-Kowal, Master of Wine, Keynote Speaker

Michelle is a dual Italian/Canadian citizen who left corporate life in Toronto to move to London (UK) to pursue her passion for wine. Today she is a highly-respected wine lecturer, having taught wine industry professionals since 2004 at the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) in London where she is a consultant tutor, specializing in Italy, regions in France and the New World. She has authored articles on wines, wine regions and wine-related events in trade publications and WSET journals. Michelle is a frequent guest wine expert at major wine shows and wine competitions, including the Decanter Wine Awards. Michelle consults to restaurants, wineries and is an ambassador for trade bodies utilizing her specialist knowledge of wine areas.