Heidi lives in Oslo, where she works as Managing Director at the wine production company Wongraven Wines.

Wongraven Wines is a unique Norwegian wine producer founded by Sigurd Wongraven and now part of the Anora Group, a multinational drinks producer. The company has built a strong reputation for crafting wines from classic European regions, all blended by Sigurd Wongraven himself, and has become one of the top 5 wine brands in Norway. Export sales are continually growing as the brand expands into international markets.

Heidi began her career as a cook, completed her sommelier education in 2009, and worked as a sommelier for five years before transitioning into wine education in 2013.

For ten years, she managed the wine programs at the Culinary Academy of Norway, and she continues to teach both the sommelier curriculum and the WSET Diploma. She also enjoys running courses focused on food‑and‑wine pairing for enthusiasts and connoisseurs. During her years as a sommelier, she competed in numerous competitions and earned medals in both the Norwegian and Nordic sommelier championships.

In 2020, Heidi passed the exam and won the Bollinger Award for the highest practical‑exam score, as well as the Austrian Wine Outstanding Achievement Award for the top overall performance across all components.

Current employer: Wongraven Wines

Primary area(s) of work: Trade, Communication

Industry sector(s): On trade, Educator, Wine judge

Specialisms: HORECA, Food and wine pairing, Restaurant wines, Wine judging