My Story

Hello! I’m Jennifer Valencia. I am a wine expert based in Toronto and the founder of JennVal Wine Gal, a wine, food, and entertainment blog. My love for wine tasting started on a 2011 trip to South Africa. It was a sip of Chenin Blanc, with its intense note of quince, yellow apple, honey, and refreshing acidity, that hooked me. After that wine tour the wheels started turning in my head and I began to realize that I wanted to know more about wine and how it was made, I wanted to taste wine and really appreciate it. That day led me to take wine courses at George Brown College and IWEG where I completed my WSET Level 3 Certification.

I also worked in the film industry for over a decade and decided to change my career path as my passion for wine grew stronger with every new wine course.

Join me on my wine and food adventures as I navigate life with two small kids. See what I’m drinking, cooking, and how my love of wine and culinary delights collide.

Mission

To entertain, educate, and inspire people to live their best lives through wine and food.

Vision

To be a respected and cherished wine and food brand that provides a community for those seeking to get more out of a bottle of wine and ingredients in their kitchens.