Our team

Karrie takes over from Mia as our membership coordinator on January 1, 2027.

With a team of Smart Serve trained volunteers, Lola manages the pouring of the wines at each event. This is a critical function for the smooth operation of any wine club and with many years of managing wine merchants and retail stores, Lola is the perfect person to ensure that everyone gets the proper pours in a timely manner. Our trained wine pourers include: Anila, Diana, Beth, Martin, Elaine, Lou, Carl, Debbie and Phil.

At most events there is an opportunity for members and guests to purchase the wines that are presented. Sandra works with our industry partners to take the orders and tracks our wine sales for the Club and our partners.

Danielle and Teresa plan wine trips to different areas of Niagara, across Canada and to international destinations. Danielle uses her travel background to organize the details: hotels, transportation and events. In 2025 we spent a week in Kelowna, BC, and most recently, in October 2026, there was an excursion to Quebec City. These trips are optional and all members and guests are welcome. We welcome ideas for future trips. Danielle also does double duty as our social media person on Facebook (@burlingtonwineclub) and Instagram (@burlington.wine.club.official).

Together, our Culinary Artists prepare all the food pairings that go with the wines, and the amuse-bouches that accompany the sparkling wine. Teresa and team have their Food Handlers Certificates and manage the kitchen at the venue according to Ontario Food Safety Guidelines and the Club food handling procedures.

Our Club Sommelier, Teresa, works closely with our industry partners to select wines to be presented at the Club and the foods to be paired with the wines. Teresa also delivers brief talks at each meeting on different wine regions, the principles of food and wine pairing, how to taste like a pro and assorted other wine and food related topics.