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 !

After working as Assistant Winemaker in Burgundy and completing her MBA in Wine Marketing and Management at the Bordeaux International Wine Institute, Celia landed in chilly Toronto looking forward to learning about (and drinking) more excellent wines. Celia hails from Spain's Canary Islands, where for 30 years her family have been pioneers in recuperating and resurrecting nearly extinct native grape varieties with their winery, Viñatigo. One of her goals while in Ontario: to make every Torontonian fall in love with (unpronounceable, but delicious) Canary Islands wines.

A few of her favourite sips in the portfolio: all of our volcanic wines, including her family's Viñátigo wines (of course), Cantine Barbera Lu Cori Nero d'Avola, and many more!

John has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, including managing and curating the wine programs at some of the most popular and innovative restaurants around K-W, and was recruited into wine sales more than 10 years ago, where his passion and knowledge have continued to grow. When he's not chatting up sommeliers around town, John loves spending time with and taking care of his family.

A few of John's portfolio favourites include:

Mauperthuis Chablis, Pearce Predhomme Pinot Noir, Cortonesi Leonus di Montalcino, Domaine Baud Crémant de Jura.

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.

Erin’s passion for wine started while she was living in Niagara and working part time at a winery. Upon completion of university, she decided to change her career path and focus on the industry she had a newfound respect for. Since then, Erin has worked as a wine agency Sales Representative for almost two decades, has completed the WSET Diploma and Italian Wine Scholar programs as well as become a Certified Wine Educator. When she isn’t selling wines, she is teaching the WSET wine program or spending time with her family and friends. Erin enthusiastically joined the NPW Sales team in 2021 and enjoys sharing the dynamic portfolio with Sommeliers and Private Clients in Toronto East.

Erin’s favourite wines from the portfolio include the Pearce Predhomme Pinot Noir from Oregon, Domaine Baud Cremant du Jura and Domaine Fréderic Brouca Champs Pentus. 

Nell hails from small town Stratford, a city known for its classical theatre and renowned culinary scene. While she did spend some time working in restaurants, it wasn’t until returning home from a backpacking trip through Europe that her interest in wine turned into pure unbridled enthusiasm. Upon her return, she took a job at the LCBO and moved to Toronto to explore this passion through education. In the summer of 2019, she completed the WSET Diploma program and went on to becoming a Product Consultant at one of Toronto's largest and finest LCBO stores. After nearly 10 years of working with the LCBO, Nell joined Nicholas Pearce Wines to continue learning about the industry.

In line with Nell’s love of all things wine, you can find her enjoying a glass with friends on her front porch – and when it’s too cold for that, you can catch her at her favourite dance studio, grooving out to anything with a good beat.

Favourite wines in the portfolio:
Tornatore Etna Rosso, Tantalus Vineyards Riesling, Roche de Bellene Pinot Noir and Mullineaux Chenin Blanc.