The Stylin' Team
The people behind the glass — passionate, knowledgeable, and always happy to pour.
Nathalie Gosselin
Owner & Chief Experience Designer
Nat is the bread and butter of Vine Styles, the reason why you come, the reason why you stay. Her warm and engaging personality has propelled her to be seen as a community pillar for women in wine. When people talk about the famous "Nathalie," yes, it's our very own Chief Experience Designer. A graduate of the University of Quebec, Montreal native Nathalie moved west in 2004 and embarked on a 10-year adventure as Conference Manager at the prestigious Banff Centre. Recruited to partner in the wine business, she decided to pursue her passion and became Vine Styles' CED. With hard work, dedication, and amazing multi-tasking skills, Nathalie is always smiling and always has a wine in mind. She is a respected Alberta Beverage Awards judge for 11 years and serves on the Kensington BIZ board of directors.
Jen Sarpe (dipWSET)
Social Stylist & Marketing Manager
Jen holds a Diploma with Merit in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, having completed Levels 1 through 4, and an Introductory Sommelier Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. In 2025, she was selected as a judge for the Alberta Beverage Awards with Culinaire Magazine. A curious lifelong learner with a deep interest in food, wine, and emerging technology, Jen is known for making wine approachable and engaging. She created the interactive blind tasting section, developed the weekly "Sunday Funday" Instagram quiz, and leads educational deep dives into wine regions through the newsletter. She came up with the idea for the Kensington Pup Crawl and helped bring it to life. Friendly and thoughtful, she values genuine conversations with customers and especially enjoys hearing how a recommendation turned out when they return.
Jean-Sébastien Rioux (dipWSET candidate)
Vine Stylist & Experience Designer
Everyone loves J-S's infectious positive personality. When you walk in, you'll be greeted with a boisterous "Well Hello!" Instantly you'll feel like you're at the right place and become enthralled by his engaging stories of the latest favourites in the store. J-S has loved wine for as long as he can remember. He obtained his WSET Level 3 and French Wine Professional certifications a few years ago and is currently studying for the WSET Level 4 Diploma. He has visited wineries in about a dozen countries and particularly loves French wines. Married with three daughters, J-S balances family life with his passion for writing. He began his JS the Wine Dad blog in 2022, but got sidetracked with writing a novel, a crime thriller titled "Death Followed Us Home" — www.deathfollowedus.ca — which has received great reviews.
McKenna Chudiak
Vine Stylist & Experience Designer
McKenna brings a warm, approachable personality and creative energy to the Vine Styles team. She has completed her WSET Level 2 and is continuing her studies toward Level 3. With a background in floral design, her attention to detail and artistic perspective show through in the way she talks about wine and guides tastings. Customers especially enjoy her hands-on, creative tasting experiences and the easy conversations that seem to naturally happen around her. She loves cooking and pairing wines with her dishes, believing that while food and wine are delicious on their own, the right pairing elevates both. Guests quickly find themselves chatting with her, learning without pressure, and leaving a little more confident in their own palate.
Erika Tocco-Andryka (dipWSET)
Operations & Membership Manager
Meet Erika! You might have seen her around town as she is no stranger to the Calgary hospitality scene. Erika came to Calgary in 2009 after achieving all four levels of the WSET program and the first level of the Master Sommelier Course in 2011, while working in the wine industry back when she was stationed in the Okanagan Valley. A keen learner, she is currently studying for the Italian Wine Scholar Program and has achieved her credentials in the Rhone Valley Program, Georgian Wines, and the Argentinian Wine Specialist Certifications. Her most notable experiences have included the titles of Wine Director and Procurement Manager for two Calgarian based companies. A freelance writer in her spare time, Erika enjoys scribing about all things wine and food related. She has also judged for the Culinaire and Stampede Wine Competitions. Erika's fun and easy-going personality make her a great candidate to chat about wine with. FYI: she may not always remember your name but guaranteed she will remember your dog's.