Joe's wine education includes the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Diploma, the Certified Sommelier qualification from the Court of Master Sommeliers - Europe, and the Wine & Spirits MBA from the Burgundy School of Business in Dijon, France.  Joe began his journey with the WSET in 2020, achieving a perfect score in the Level 1 Award in Wines and passing Levels 2 and 3 with Distinction.  Joe is pursuing admission into The Institute of Masters of Wine program, as well as preparing for the Advanced Sommelier qualification. Joe also received top marks completing the rigorous programs through the Wine Scholar Guild, including the French Wine Scholar (Highest Honors), Italian Wine Scholar (Honors), Spanish Wine Scholar (Honors), and Sherry Wine Scholar (Highest Honors). ​ Joe dedicates himself to his pursuit of educating others and democratizing wine while staying committed to his core principles of Honor and Integrity.  Joe leads wine education, social media content creation, and the 500 Wineries Blog.

Gris was born and raised in Mexico, where she lived until when she started her professional life. She’s lived and worked in twelve countries, speaks three languages fluently and is learning German. She's worked in high-tech industries, from oil and gas to cyber security. She's a product manager at Google and a Co-Founder at the Zürich Wine Academy.  Her multicultural experience has taught her that in order to truly understand and appreciate a new culture it’s necessary to experience and enjoy food and wine, because they are two universal concepts that occur everywhere around the world and yet are so different. They tell so much about the history, social transformation and economic dynamics of a place. Griselda is passionate about building and delivering experiences that connect people with new cultures through the art of wine making. Gris leads the product and business development for the Zürich Wine Academy.

Born and raised in Taiwan, Amelie had no idea what this grape juice was about until she started to work as a marketing specialist in wine importers in Taiwan, she discovered her great passion in so many stunning stories behind bottles of wine. Now, Amelie is professionally trained for wine tasting and knowledge through an MBA in Wine & Spirits and holds WSET level 2 and 3 in wine, and level 2 in spirits. For the Zürich Wine Academy, she is basically the person for everything, marketer, entertainer, Brodi’s auntie! Inspired by the journey of the Zürich Wine Academy, she hopes to bring more people into this unique adventure. Currently, Amelie is based in lovely Bordeaux, she believes her mission is to be the bridge between people from all kinds of backgrounds and countless beautiful wines around the world. Feel free to connect with Amelie if you ever visit the gorgeous Bordeaux! A bottle of wine tasted even better when it is shared. Santé!

Fiona is a worldly citizen from Taiwan with a passion for wine and gastronomy. Her love affair with wine blossomed during her time in Italy, where she immersed herself in the vibrant culinary scene and mastered the art of pasta-making. Fiona's journey led her to work for prominent wine and food importers in Taiwan and launch a fair-trade wine brand in Singapore. She holds certifications as a Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wine with Distinction, a Certified Sake Sommelier, and an Italian Wine Ambassador. ​ With a background in design and a courageous decision to follow her culinary dreams, Fiona now embraces a life where savoring wine is not just a hobby but a vocation. As a self-proclaimed professional foodie and an amateur cook, she is excited to embark on a delightful journey with others, quenching their thirst for wine while infusing it with a healthy dose of fun and laughter.

Brodi has been immersed in the world of wine since he was a young pup. It's safe to say that he was born into the wine industry. He has had the opportunity to visit more wineries than most humans, and has rated over 300 wineries throughout his life. Because of him, the team visits mostly wineries that are Pet Friendly, and he has developed his own rating methodology.  Brodi particularly enjoys visiting wineries with vineyards, where he can run, play with sticks, and drink the water that is infused with the same soil that helps produce the wine. Despite his lifelong exposure to wine culture, Brodi has remained sober.