Gus Zhu 朱简 MW

‘Gus’ Jian Zhu is the first Chinese national Master of Wine (MW) with 10+ years of teaching experience in wine. He is the author of a book on the science of wine tasting: Behind the Glass: The Chemical and Sensorial Terroir of Wine Tasting.

In the academic field, he has accomplished a Master of Science degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, an MW dissertation about the sensory science of wine - “The Impact of Acidity Adjustments on the Sensory Perception of a Californian Chardonnay” (main author), and a review paper in the chemistry of wine pigments - “A Quarter Century of Wine Pigment Discovery” (co-author).

Gus is now a research & development scientist specializing in the quality control of cork through analytical chemistry and the development of Creative Oak products using sensory science with the Harv 81 Group (Cork Supply & Tonnellerie Ô).

Why studying with Gus Zhu MW?

Most wine qualifications have excellent content and course structure. However, the textbooks themselves do not speak. The useful skills and knowledge are taught by experienced tutors. Gus Zhu MW uses his more than 10 years of teaching experience to craft wine courses for your success at all levels of wine qualifications.

For more information, please visit the webpage of each course.

What else do you offer in the world of wine?

Gus Zhu MW also provides the following professional services:

Customized in-class wine courses, from beginner level to advanced level.

Descriptive and consumer sensory studies on wine.

English to Chinese translation, from academic textbook to wine marketing brochures.

Judging at wine competitions.

And more…