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About
Us
 MyWinePal
was started by Karl Kliparchuk. I have
been the president of the South World Wine Society in
Vancouver, BC since 2003 and an executive member since
2002, but now retired from that post so that I can spend
more time on MyWinePal. Vancouver's
South World Wine Society (SWWS) emerged
out of the Cape Wine Society (CWS) in 2000. The inaugural
SWWS tasting was held on February 17, 2000. Ever since,
the SWWS has showcased the wines of Argentina, Australia,
Chile, New Zealand and South Africa. By being part of
this Society, I attend many Trade events, trying wines
that are not yet available to the general public, as well
as wines just coming to market. I also have made wonderful
relationships with agents and consulates here in Vancouver.
I also help bring in guest speakers from the wine Trade,
host our events, write reviews and manage the SWWS website,
and lead some tastings. For more information on the SWWS,
click here.
I have worked for Mark Anthony Group, which represents
the Mission Hill Estate Wines, Prospect Winery and Sonora
Ranch, to name a few.
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also have been taking the internationally recognized wine
education courses offered by the Wine and Spirit
Education Trust (WSET). The UK-based WSET is
recognized as the pre-eminent professional wine and spirit
educational institute and is the gold standard in wine
education. I have taken the WSET Foundation, Intermediate,
and Advanced certificate courses. With the Advanced course,
I received a "Pass with Distinction", which
is the highest level for this particular certificate.
I am serious about wine and love to share my experience
with you.
My expertise is in southern hemisphere wines, but I am
also increasing my knowledge in wines from British Columbia
(Okanagan), Washington, Oregon and California to give
you better advice and insights to the wines from these
regions.
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Links
Here are some links to interesting wine-related websites.
If you have some favorite sites, please let us know
and we will add them in over time. Cheers.
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