The Stylin' Team

 

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 has her diploma with merit in wine from the Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET), having completed levels 1 – 4, and holds the Introductory Certification with The Court of Master Sommeliers. She is a geeky lifelong learner with an avid passion for food, wine, and new technologies. Friendly and approachable, Jen loves conversing with our customers and always enjoys hearing whether she picked the perfect wine for them last time. She is always coming up with fun ideas for our customers, like the blind tasting section, the weekly 'Sunday Funday' quiz on Instagram, and deep dives into wine regions for our features in the Newsletter!

 

 

Jean-Sébastien (J-S) 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 is the newest addition to Vine Styles, bringing her warm, approachable personality and fresh perspective to our team. She has completed her WSET Level 2 and is excited to continue her studies with Level 3. With a background in floral design at a Flower Boutique, McKenna’s creative eye and attention to detail shine in everything she does. She loves cooking and pairing wines with her dishes, believing that while food and wine are delicious on their own, the perfect pairing creates a whole new level of gastronomic excellence. We’re thrilled to have her and believe you’ll love her insights!