Cynthia is a Canadian who has been living in Paris for 30 years. She obtained a B.A. in Fine Arts (Photography) in Canada, before coming to France to do a Masters in Art History at the Sorbonne. Her love of wine and cheese kept her in France. She studied wine at L’Académie du Vin and L’École du Vin, and is certified Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 3 with Merit.

Since then, Cynthia has specialized in champagne - the king of wines and the wines of kings! She teaches champagne masterclasses, judges wine contests, hosts champagne tasting events, and loves taking people to visit her favorite champagne producers. She was voted Best Wine Tasting in Paris by Expatriates Magazine and Wine Expert of the Year by Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards. She is currently researching the role of women in the history of Champagne for a book project.