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

Based in Toronto, Will is best known as one of Canada’s top sommeliers. He rose to the top of the somm food chain during his development of the world-class wine programs at Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants (including Canoe Restaurant & Bar). He has represented his country in sommelier competitions internationally and holds an Advanced Level Diploma with the Court of Master Sommeliers. He is also an instructor at the University of Guelph, and has been broadcast nationally as a producer and host of The Globe & Mail Wine Basics Video Series.

Will obviously loves to drink his namesake Pearce Predhomme along with Mullineux, Matthieu Barret, Roche de Bellene, Barolo and Brunello. Aside from the serious sides of wines, he also just loves a nice glass of Rosé !

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.

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.

Sarah has always been passionate about how food and wine can bring people of all cultures and lifestyles together. This passion led her to work in kitchens for about 8 years, where she stumbled upon an amazing world of wine during a ski season out in Whistler, and decided to spend a summer at a winery in the Okanagan Valley to turn her love for wine into a career. Upon returning to her home, Ontario, Sarah completed her CMS exam and worked at some of Toronto's leading hospitality-focused restaurants, including Richmond Station and taking on the Head Sommelier position at Giulietta.

Outside of wine, you can find her woodworking, mountain biking, and hanging out with her pal, Hank the miniature dachshund.

Sarah's favourite wines from the portfolio are are:
Punset Barbaresco
Lighthall Chardonnay
Vinatigo Listan Negro
Pearce Predhomme Cinsault/Syrah

Gillian has 20 years of experience in hospitality, an industry she fell into while studying Radio Broadcasting in London, Ontario. What started as a part-time job became a full-time passion almost immediately. Her new career took her all over Canada and the world, before settling back in her hometown of Ottawa in 2017. She completed her WSET levels 2 and 3 while managing dining rooms, alongside some incredible sommeliers, at some of the finest restaurants in the city. When she's not discussing wine with clients and guests, she's likely discussing dolls and dress-up with her daughter, Hazel. 

A few of Gillian's favourite bottles are the 3XP Biodynamic Chardonnay, Frederic Brouca Clos Sauveplane and anything by Escoda-Sanahuja.

Alexandra Evans is a certified Sommelier through the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and George Brown College where she graduated with
Honours in 2005.

Born and raised in Toronto, she started her career over 35 years ago and had the pleasure of working at some of the city’s finest restaurants. Recently, Alex retired after working for over a decade in the dining room at Scaramouche, then made the move to Stratford Ontario with her partner and four pets for a quieter life.
She was hired this past year as an instructor at the acclaimed Stratford Chefs School, where Alex is sharing her wine and hospitality knowledge with the next generation of students. Her biggest thrill is finding an outstanding bottle of $14 bottle wine!

Favourite wines in the portfolio: Château de Montfaucon Comtesse Madeleine Lirac Blanc et Rouge. Pearce Predhomme Pinot Noir Willamette Oregon.