JENNIFER HEUTHER

Master Sommelier

Jennifer has worked for California based Jackson Family Wines representing their brands throughout Canada for the past four years.

Her love affair and studies with wine started 20 years ago by taking an interest course at the local college in wine. From there, she immediately leapt into the Sommelier Certification, then Diploma of Wine, followed by the Advanced and finally the Master Sommelier Exams-becoming Canada’s first female Master Sommelier in 2011.

Prior to working for JFW, Jennifer worked for Canadian owned Cliff Lede Vineyards based in Napa Valley, and for 7 years ran one of Canada’s top wine programs at MLSE in Toronto, spanning over 6 restaurants and overseeing a multi-million dollar beverage program, while mentoring the properties 11 Sommeliers. Jennifer has been integral in the Canadian and Ontario Sommelier Competitions, overseeing all technical aspects for the past several years. She is also an active teacher with the Court of Masters, and mentors several Advanced and Master Sommelier Candidates throughout Canada. Jennifer sits on the Board of Directors for Guild Somm and has helped popularize the site and membership throughout Canada.