Jacky Blisson MW is an independent wine educator, writer, and consultant with over two decades experience in all facets of the global wine trade. She is the first Master of Wine in Québec and one of only ten across Canada. Jacky is also a Bourgogne Wine Official Ambassador.

After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Concordia University in 2004, Jacky pulled up stakes and moved to Bourgogne to pursue an Advanced Masters in Wine Science and International Trade at the CFPPA de Beaune and AgroSup Dijon.

During her 11-year sojourn in France, Jacky held successive positions as UK and North American Export Sales Manager for Bourgogne fine wine brokerage Domaine Wines and major Southern Rhône Valley winery Gabriel Meffre. She also worked harvest seasons in Beaune and the Walker Bay, South Africa.

Since returning to Canada, Jacky has built a solid reputation for her high-quality written and video wine education content, and her consultancy work. Regular clients include: Bourgogne Wine Board, California Wine Institute, Italian Trade Agency, InterLoire, Wines of South Africa, Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes, Sopexa, and Opimian Wine Club.

Jacky writes for Quench magazine, Extra-Brut, and Good Food Revolution. She produces a flourishing, self-titled YouTube wine education channel, a wine review website, and is proud to be a judge for the National Wine Awards of Canada. Follow on YouTube, Instagram, or LinkedIn: @jackyblisson

Primary area(s) of work: Trade, Communication

Industry sector(s): Broadcasting, Journalism, Educator, Consultant, Wine judge, Film and video creation

Wine styles: Sparkling wine, Champagne, Cremant, Sweet wines, Still white, Still red, Still rosé, Still wines, Dry wines

Wine region expertise: Abruzzo, Canada, Mosel, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Western Cape, France, Burgundy, Rhone, Languedoc, Loire, Champagne, Jura/Savoie, Italy, Piedmont, Veneto/Friuli, Tuscany, California, Okanagan Valley, Douro, Provence

Market expertise: North America, United Kingdom, Canada

Specialisms: Marketing wine, Supplier/customer relationships, Identifying and meeting consumer demand, TV, Events, Broadcasting, Training, Digital communications, Education, Events, Wine judging