Hey! I’m Jaco and I’ll be your wine teacher and host – If you’re expecting a buttoned up, sophisticated wine connoisseur. That’s not me.
So why am I your wine guy? Well… I enjoy wine just as much as the next person, with one difference; I have a bachelor’s degree in Oenology and Viticulture. Which is the study of the winemaking process in all aspects; from ground to grape to that wine in your glass.
I’ve been in the wine industry for over 17 years – I’ve made wine in South Africa, France, Northern California and in 2019 I started Hartlam winery in L.A.
As the founder and host of “The Grape Escape TV” and the Grape Unknown – my goal is to make wine less intimidating for you, with a fun, down-to-earth, practical wine knowledge approach.
I hope you’ll join me for my free wine tasting masterclass because you deserve to learn and enhance your life with wine in a relatable and refreshing way!