Christian Oggenfuss
D.W.S., AIWS, FWS, IWP, WSET-Certified, Chief Executive Officer
Christian Oggenfuss the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Napa Valley Wine Academy is a passionate wine industry spokesman, and educator. He holds the dipWSET, the highest certification from the London based Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Wine & Spirits. Christian also holds the French Wine Scholar (FWS), the Italian Wine Professional (IWP), and the American Wine Expert (AWE), certification. He is also one of only 64 Bourgogne Wine Ambassadors in the world.
He brings 20+ years of wine experience to the wine education arena as a marketer and brand builder for wine brands including Stags’ Leap Winery, Etude, Beringer Vineyards, Benziger Family Winery, PlumpJack Estate Winery, Odette Estate, CADE Estate Winery, St. Clement, and V. Sattui Winery.
Christian is a born entrepreneur and has successfully launched wine-related businesses in Switzerland and traveled extensively to all major wine regions in Europe and North America. He is fluent in Schwiizerdütsch (Swiss-German) and English. Additionally, he is a Certified Champagne Wine Location Specialist (Champagne Bureau) and a Certified Port Wine Location Specialist (Port Wine Institute).
Articles by Christian Oggenfuss:
- WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 2 - Morgan Bailey - Quintessa Winery
- Episode 26 - Andrew Jefford: Drinking with the Valkyries
- Episode 25 - Steven Spurrier: A Life In Wine
- Episode 24 - The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson
- Episode 23 - Oz Clarke on Wine
- Episode 22 - Hugh Johnson - The Story of a Wine Giant
- Episode 21 - Steven Spurrier - The Story of Bride Valley Sparkling Wine
- Episode 20 - Wine and War - The Story of Lebanon
- Episode 19 - The Story of Franciacorta
- Episode 18 - Peter Mondavi Jr. - Stories of a Dynasty
- Episode 17 - Rodrigo Soto - Journey to Biodynamics
- Episode 16 - Vanessa Conlin - Journey to MW
- Episode 15 - Paul Mabray - Wine Industry's Digital Godfather
- Episode 14 - Dr. Paulo Lopes - Myths and Truths of Cork
- Episode 13 - Dan Dawson, Recovering Wine Shop Owner
- Episode 12 - Lisa Strid, Winemaker
- Episode 11 - Cathy Corison, Winemaker
- Episode 10 - Stu Smith, Winemaker
- Episode 9 - Dan Petroski, Winemaker
- Episode 8 - Mary Margaret McCamic MW
- Episode 7 - Angela Maculan
- Episode 6 - Master of Wine vs Master Sommelier
- Episode 5 - Rob McMillan's Story
- Episode 4 - Steve Matthiasson's Story
- Episode 3 - Interview with Ian Harris
- Episode 2 - Interview with Joel Aiken
- Episode 1 - Interview with Richard Mendelson
- WSET: A Gateway to Exciting Wine Jobs
- Diversity In Wine Scholarship Program with Josh Hart
- 5 Reasons to Know the Wines of Spain’s Montsant DO
- Student Success Story - Jeff Lewis
- 5 Wine Careers You Can Pursue With a WSET Certification
- Why Study With Us?
- 5 Napa-Sonoma Wineries to Visit if You Are a Student of Wine
- 5 Best Online Study Resources for WSET & CSW Exams
- 5 Wine Careers to Consider with a WSET or CSW certification
- 5 Facts About German Wine Every WSET Student Should Know
- Four distinct soil types behind some of the world’s greatest wines.
- 9 Steps to Becoming a Better Wine Taster
- What Really Makes a Wine Good (or Even Great)?