Our Teachers

At Bacchus Academy, we are proud to bring you the most knowledgeable and experienced team in the wine and spirit industry. Our teachers at Bacchus Academy have decades of combined experience, combining their knowledge of wine, spirits, and winemaking with the highest standards of teaching. Come explore the world of wine with us and experience our top-notch wine educators.

Sharon Wild

Sharon is WSET Educator for Wine

Experienced wine educator, writer and DipWSET holder with more than 30 years in the wine industry. Sharon combines extensive industry knowledge with an engaging, approachable teaching style, helping students build confidence while exploring the world of wine and spirits.

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Jenny Polack

WSET Level 1 -3, Barossa Wine School and Bacchus Academy Masterclasses Educator

Director of Bacchus Academy, award-winning wine educator and founder of Wine Whitch. Jenny has more than 20 years' experience delivering professional wine education, inspiring students through practical, interactive classes and globally recognised WSET qualifications.

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Jayne Lewis

WSET Educator for Beer

Award-winning brewer, beer judge and educator with more than 20 years of brewing experience. Jayne brings technical expertise, industry insight and an engaging teaching style to help students confidently explore the diverse world of beer.

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Adam Chapman

WSET Educator for Spirits

Winemaker, distiller and WSET educator with more than 35 years of experience across wine and spirits. Adam combines hands-on production knowledge with practical teaching, helping students understand every stage from vineyard and distillery to glass.

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Briony Liebich

WSET Level 1 & 2 Award in Beer

Beer educator with two decades of experience across the food and drinks industry. Briony encourages students to develop their tasting skills and sensory awareness while building confidence in beer styles, production and appreciation.

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Jaime Pagano

WSET Level 1 and 2 Wine and Barossa Wine School Educator

Hospitality professional and experienced wine educator with a passion for food, wine and regional Australia. Jaime creates engaging, approachable classes that connect wine knowledge with real-world hospitality and memorable dining experiences.

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Ian Trinkle

WSET Level 1 and 2 Wine Educator

Award-winning sommelier and owner of Wineism, with more than 16 years of experience curating exceptional wine programs. Ian shares his extensive industry expertise through engaging WSET classes that blend practical knowledge with professional insight.

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Verena Nistler

WSET Educator for Wine

WSET Diploma graduate and Bacchus Academy's lead educator in Melbourne. Verena combines international wine knowledge with a warm, supportive teaching style, helping students develop confidence in tasting, theory and wine appreciation.

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Isobella Barber

WSET Level 1 & 2 Award in Wines Educator

Isobella Barber is a teacher for Wine Spirit Education Training in ToowooPassionate wine educator based in Toowoomba, teaching WSET Level 1 and 2 Awards in Wines. Isobella is known for her enthusiastic, approachable style, making wine education enjoyable and accessible for students of all backgrounds.

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