Our Team

Armed with his MBA from the Bordeaux International Wine Institute, where he worked as a négociant and gained experience working in winemaking, Nicholas moved back to Ontario from France in 2009 and started importing wines from small properties around Europe.

Starting as a one-man operation, he began building the NPW business case by case, and eventually assembled a passionate and talented team (who you can learn more about below) along with an amazing roster of winemakers and vigneron from around the world.

Nick's favourite wines right now:
Organic / Biodynamic wines, our Best Value collection, and (of course) his own Pearce Family Wines!

With a background in photo journalism and social work, Ashley provides some much needed balance to this wild "Crew Sauvage" bunch of sommeliers. Already a co-owner and director, she joined the office team in 2016 and has become a vital part of our rapidly growing business. Ashley has her own connection to the local wine scene, too—her family has a vineyard and farm in Prince Edward County known as Clos Saint Jean.

When she's not working, you'll find her playing with her sons Benson and Harley and enjoying a glass of Pinot or Chardonnay.

Her favourite wines right now: 
Mauperthuis Chablis, Roche de Bellene Pinot Noir, Pearce Predhomme Oregon Pinot Noir, A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir, 3XP Chardonnay and Tessari Soave.

Amelia comes from rural Nova Scotia, where what started as a summer job at a winery turned into a lifelong passion. She came to Ontario to get a diploma in Winemaking and Viticulture at Niagara College, completed a WSET 3, and hasn't left the province since. Over the last decade, she steeped herself in many parts of the industry: sales, hospitality, production, viticulture, and management—sometimes all at once. She has been integral in crafting many award winning wines in Canada. When she's not sipping wine, you can find her in her garden, cooking, or hanging out with Guinness and Bacon, her two dogs.

After earning a degree in Linguistics from the University of Toronto, Montserrat followed her passion for wine and agriculture to Niagara College, where she completed the Winery and Viticulture Technician program. With several years of hands-on vineyard and cellar experience, she brings a deep understanding of the winemaking process from grape to glass. Her time living in Austria and Spain, along with her Chilean-Uruguayan heritage, has broadened her appreciation for wines from around the world — but her heart belongs in Ontario, and she loves celebrating its wines.

In her spare time, you can find her out for a run or a swim, or getting lost in a good book.

Her favourite wines in the portfolio are the Leaning Post Cuvée Winona, Jasci Pecorino, and  Leaning Post Verto (which she had a hand in making!).

Adam found his passion for wine while working at the LCBO where he sought out every opportunity to grow that passion into a career. The allure of fine wine naturally drew his attention to the Vintages section where he became a Product Consultant at the renowned Summerhill LCBO. After travelling to the wine regions of Tuscany and Bordeaux and perusing his education through WSET where he is currently a Diploma candidate and holds the French Wine Scholar and Wines of Portugal certificate, his path led to the buying desk of the LCBO where he worked as a Product Manager for European Wines managing Iberia and Fortified before moving over to New World where he oversaw the Australia and New Zealand portfolios.

Adam spent much of his childhood summers at his family cottage in Georgian Bay where he now enjoys spending time with his family including his children Julian and Victoria along and two dogs Charlie and Luna.

Favourite wines in the portfolio:
Stéphane Aviron Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent, Cortonesi 'La Mannella' Brunello di Montalcino and Paddy Borthwick Riesling Wairarapa.

Ian started his journey in hospitality more than 20 years ago, and developed a passion for wine and food while working as a chef for eight years. After earning his sommelier diploma from the International Sommelier Guild, he began his career as a somm at some renowned Toronto establishments, including the iconic Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar, George Restaurant and many more. Ian joined the NPW team in 2016 and has been a great ambassador for wine culture, sharing the experience of our ever-growing portfolio — and his unbridled passion — with our clients. 

Ian's current faves in our portfolio:  Gilvesy Furmint, Aviron Côtes de Brouilly, Tornatore Etna Bianco, ​Pearce Predhomme Cinsault/Syrah (a favourite among somms in the city!)

Having relocated to The Blue Mountains/Collingwood area from Toronto a number of years ago, Kearney definitely noticed the area was a hot spot for oenophiles. With more than 20 years experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry and a passion for all things wine, food, travel and people, selling wine was the next logical step. He spent many years behind the bar throughout some of Toronto’s most beloved restaurants, where he developed a deep love and understanding of wine and spirits. When not selling wine you’ll find Kearney spending time with his family and furthering his wine knowledge through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust programs.

Favourites from the portfolio: Mauperthuis St. Bris, Tornatore Etna Bianco, Grains D'Estuaire Cuvée Emma, Keint-He Portage Pinot Noir — all great value wines!

Nic resides in the quiet rural area of Chatham-Kent aka “The Tropics of Canada”. Recognizing the growing interest for better food and wine in the London to Windsor tip of Ontario, Nic is working to fulfill the need for industry professionals to help the up-and-coming restaurant scene and legacy locations alike develop their wine programs. A lifetime of passion for food and beverages evolved into the pursuit of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust programs, having completed level 3 with plans to study for the diploma.   

In his free time, he enjoys cycling, traveling, unique dining, cooking, enjoying a bottle of wine with friends and most importantly, spending time with his wife, two daughters and dog, George. 

Nic gets excited about unique wines that express a sense of place; anything from clay amphora fermented orange wines, obscure native grape varieties, or a Nebbiolo from Mexico as a few examples. Still, he says there’s nothing like a well-made Pinot Noir.  
Some of his favourites from the portfolio include Pearce Predhomme Chenin Blanc, Leaning Post 'The Fifty Chardonnay 'The Fifty', Tornatore Etna Rosso, and Château de La Chaize Brouilly.

Trevor's path into wine was paved by curiosity and a perpetual desire to learn. A seasoned traveler, his time spent across wine regions around the world is matched by formal credentials from the WSET, the Sommelier Factory programs, and a Rioja Wine Diploma. Trevor likes to keep things interesting and fun. He's drawn to classic varietals and regions as well as to the edges of the wine map — to indigenous varieties that most people haven't discovered yet, and old favourites done right.

Some of his favourites from the portfolio include Viñátigo Listán Negro, Domaine Frey Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Le Val and Radford Dale Vinum Chenin Blanc.