Magdalena is a Niagara-based international wine, gastronomy and travel freelancer with over 40 years experience in Canadian wine. Over the past 16 years, she has played a pivotal role in elevating the global presence for Ontario wine and recognition as a premier destination. Certified by WSET and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, she champions sustainable practices and wines that reflect a sense of place. A Decanter World Wine Awards judge and Canada’s Regional Ambassador for the Old Vines Conference, she travels widely to explore and taste wine from all regions. She has a particular interest in the complexities of skin-fermented whites. Her micro-sized @TinyBatchWine project, where she makes magnums of Gamay and Skin Fermented Gewürztraminer, honors her late father’s winemaking legacy.
