Wine & Food Consultant
Presently, as President of Chinelli Consultancy,
and holder of numerous international wine certificates,
John is very well-versed and experienced in
this field.
In 1991, John created the first-ever Wine Appreciation
Group and then, in 1994, the Air Sommelier Club
for Singapore Airlines during his working years
with the company. To date, he has trained 27
fully-qualified sommeliers to deliver the first-class
service that is expected on board Singapore
Airlines.
John was named "Wine Personality of
The Year" by The Wine Review in June
1994. This is an industry award that recognises
the contributions of a person who has made wine
- whether in the shape of a bottle or as a topic
of discussion - more accessible to the public.
John's objective now is to be an advisor and
consultant to wine producers, retailers and
airline tenders for their products throughout
Asia; he is currently to some travel companies
on wine educational tours, as well as wine and
golf tours. Today, as a freelance consultant,
he is able to source throughout the world for
the very best in terms of food and wine.
In 1996, John was inducted into the International
Wine Judging Panel and had been judging in wine
competitions in the following countries:
• Wine Competition at Selections Mondiales,
Montreal, Canada (1996, 1998);
• Wine Competition at Concours Mondiale
de Bruxelles, Belgium (1998, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2004 & 2005); Lisboa (2006).
• China Wine & Spirits Competition, Shanghai/
Beijing (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
& 2006);
• Catad'Or Hyatt, Chile (2001);
• Mondial du Pinot Noir by VINEA, Sierre, Switzerland (2001 & 2003);
• Co-Chairman, Malaysian Winex-1 (Wine
Judging in KL) (2002);
• Mundus Vini Internationale Weinakademie
Gmbh in Neustadt, Germany (2003, 2004 &
2005).
• Michelangelo International Wine Awards,
South Africa (2004).
• Spirits and Wines Asia 2005 (SAWA 2005).
Wine
& Dine Magazine, Singapore.
• Chief Judge, Wine Style Asia Award Judging
Competition 2005, Singapore.
John was a wine consultant for Laguna National
Golf and Country Club from March 2003 to March
2004. In his role, he develops staff knowledge
on wines and service skills and also conducts
Wine & Dine Appreciation sessions for club
members.
During the first 6 months of 2005, he did wine
consultancy and F&B training programme for
Jet Airways, an international airline based
in Mumbai, India. He created the wine, liquor,
liqueur and cocktail lists for their inflight
service. Developed and trained the Cabin Crew
in wine/ liquor/ liqueur/ cocktail knowledge and
wine service skills.
In SHATEC, John would be invited to provide
specialised training for the trade for certification
of the WSET Advanced Wine Course.
He is currently conducting monthly wine appreciation
programme for members of Singapore's premium
golf club, Sentosa Golf Club and IBM Wine Appreciation
Club.
He is also presently Business Development Representative
for Vignerons de Caractere, Vacqueyras, Rhone
and Mo-Rhe-Na, a group of boutique family estate
wineries from each wine region of Germany.
John's Other Wine Qualifications and Credentials:
| Lecturer |
Lecturer for SOPEXA. Conducts wine talks
for the trade and industry in Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia. |
| Resident Wine Judge |
Evaluates trainee sommelier's skills for
Singapore Hotel Training and Educational
Centre/Australia Wine Education Award. |
| Commandeur and Chevalier |
Commended in 1990 and 1994 by the Association
Internationale des Maitre Conseils en Gastronomie
Francaise for his contribution to French
Wine & Food industry. |
| Panel Member |
Member of wine & food-tasting panel
for Wine & Dine Magazines in Singapore.
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| Diplomas |
German Wine Academy (1982).
Institute Internationale des Vins de Bordeaux
(1983)
Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne
(1984)
|
| Certificate of Appreciation |
Awarded by California Wine Institute (1986)
for contributions rendered to increasing
interest and appreciation of Californian
wines. |
| Advanced Certificate (Distinction) |
Wine and Spirit Education Trust, England
(2003). |
| Member |
Inducted into the Jurade de Saint Emilion
(1999).
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| Chevalier |
La Confrerie des Maistres-Vignerons de
Vacqueyras (2005).
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| Member |
Confrerie de la truffle du Mont Ventoux
et du Comtat Venaissin (2005).
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Chinelli Consultancy
No. 10, Jalan Buloh Perindu, Singapore
457669.
Home: +(65) 6242 9995
Mobile: +(65) 9780 5610
Email: johnchualk@pacific.net.sg
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