ABOUT US

Gus Zhu is one of Dragon Phoenix’s very first educators. He holds a Master’s in Oenology from UC Davis and has also achieved the rare and humbling distinction of being the first ever Chinese National to achieve the Master of Wine (MW) title.  He has previously also gained experience as a cellar hand at Napa’s Cakebread Cellars. A Certified WSET Educator for WSET Levels 1-3, Gus is a WSET Level 3 Assessor, WSET Level 4 Diploma holder and has also taught Diploma. Gus’s teaching is recognized by a number of trade bodies: he is an authorized A+ Australian Wine Specialist (approved by Wine Australia) and Ambassador of Napa Valley wine education (authorized by the Napa Valley Wine Educators Academy). Gus previously provided staff training (e.g. for the Park Hyatt, Beijing) and seminars (for the Tsinghua University Wine Association) as well as oral translation (English-Chinese) at wine seminars organized by Dragon Phoenix. Gus also has judging experience as an Associate Judge at Wine In China Magazine’s Top 100 Wines Competition and, more recently, as Judge at the International Wine Challenge China. Currently dividing his time between the US and China, Gus continues to support Dragon Phoenix with teaching, consulting and translation projects.

Contact: gus@dpwc.co

David completed his Bachelor of Philosophy at Renmin University of China and his M.Sc. in ‘Management Financier et Organisation’ at the KEDGE Business School in France. His graduation thesis was entitled ‘Valeur d’investissement du vin et des portefeuilles avec le vin comme un atout’. A WSET Certified Educator and Assessor (Levels 1-3), David has first-hand experience of the most famous wine regions of Europe and is familiar with both European wine markets and the mainland Chinese imported wine market. He passed his WSET Level 4 Diploma in 2016 and has since completed Stage 1 of the Master of Wine.
With great enthusiasm for teaching, David possesses excellent verbal skills and a friendly command of the classroom. His study of philosophy and wine has assisted him in honing his written and interpretative skills, both of which contribute significantly to his teaching.

Contact: david@dpwc.co

Lei completed his Bachelor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick and studied in the United Kingdom for some ten years. In 2009 he returned to China and set up a wine specialist store which helped him build up an extensive network of clients and overseas winery contacts. Lei passed his WSET Diploma in Wines & Spirits in 2018 and was awarded with a Wine Australia Scholarship that year. Lei has since turned his focus to wine education and has become an accredited educator for many authoritative bodies such as Wine Australia and VIA Italy.

Lei joined Dragon Phoenix in 2019. As well as teaching WSET courses he delivers “the story of wine” series to wine lovers from all walks of life. Lei also has wine judging experience having judged at wine competitions such as Wine100 and the International Wine Challenge (London).

Contact: 32736994@qq.com

Linda has a double Bachelor’s of Arts in Business Administration and Law from Jilin University. She has over five years experience of international trade, management and global purchasing in the wine industry. Linda completed her WSET Level 3 with Dragon Phoenix and is currently studying for her WSET Level 4 Diploma, also with Dragon Phoenix. Linda is also currently responsible for education, education marketing and promotion for Dragon Phoenix in Shenyang as she works as DP’s educator there.

Contact: lindazhang@dpwc.co

Chang holds a Double Master’s Degree in Oenology and Wine Business from the University of Adelaide, Australia. He is also a WSET Certified Educator (Levels 1-3) and a WSET Diploma Certificate holder. Chang has valuable prior experience working in Australian wineries as well as wine exports, which has given him a thorough understanding of winemaking techniques and also the dynamics of Australia’s wine market. On returning to China, Chang has embraced global wine education and aims to assist Dragon Phoenix in providing top quality classes to Chinese wine lovers and the wine trade. He has played a vital role in developing Dragon Phoenix’s Madeira, Port and other specific courses.

Contact: chang.liu@dpwc.co

Hao holds a Bachelor’s degree in Viticulture and Enology Engineering from China Agricultural University and a Master’s degree in Oenology and Viticulture from the University of Adelaide. She is studying WSET Level 4 Diploma  in Wine and she has 3 years of work experience at a wine bottling company and winery in Australia.

Contact: lihao@dpwc.co

Sang holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from University of Illinois, Champagne-Urbana, and a Master’s degree in Earth & Environmental Engineering from Columbia University. Upon living and conducting consulting work for eight years overseas, Sang has become a keen learner with an open mind. After receiving her WSET Level 3 certificate, Sang determined to devote her career to wine education. Combining both professional scientific research capabilities and excellent communication skills, Sang’s classes are lively and vivid, but never lacking insight and comprehension. Besides teaching, Sang is currently studying for her WSET Level 4 at Dragon Phoenix.

Contact: liaosang@dpwc.co

Sun Ying is a Certified WSET Educator for WSET Levels 1-3. She obtained her WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits from the Ecole du Vin à Paris and completed her WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits in China with Dragon Phoenix. She is also a WSET Level 4 Diploma holder. Sun Ying has been teaching English, French Language and Culture, and Cross-Cultural Communication at Chongqing University since 1998. She was appointed as a Lecturer in Chinese for the INALCO (Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, est. 1669) in Paris from 2009 to 2011. She now draws on her tertiary education experience to bring to Dragon Phoenix a new teaching voice in Chongqing as she furthers her own studies in wine.

Contact: sunying@dpwc.co

Tang Zhu obtained her WSET Level 4 Diploma and previously her WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits both from Dragon Phoenix. She is a WSET Certified Educator and Assessor (Levels 1-3). Tang Zhu has over 16 years of education and management experience, formerly in nationalized enterprises in China, during which time she gained strong event-organizing capabilities. Now Tang Zhu is delighted to be working as a wine educator for Dragon Phoenix. She is in charge of promotion, wine education and student recruitment in Chengdu where she runs the DP classroom.

Contact: tangzhu@dpwc.co 

Lin Wang holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and also a Master’s degree in Wine & Spirits Marketing and Management from Bordeaux INSEEC Business School. In 2008 Lin Wang went to France specifically to study wine, French language and culture and obtained her WSET Level 3 Award at the WSET Education Center in Macon in 2012. During her time in Burgundy, she was an intern at Olivier Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet, working in the vineyards and cellar. She also worked in Burgundian wine tourism and exports, as a French language translator and as an assistant to customers at the annual Hospices de Beaune auction. In 2013 Lin Wang returned to China and continues to work in wine, wine education and cultural promotion. She is a WSET Diploma holder, Certified WSET Educator and Assessor (Levels 1-3) and works as DP’s wine educator in Dalian.

Contact: 874657460@qq.com

Wilson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Baylor University, Texas. He has over 5 years experience in trading, marketing and the sale of wine in mainland China. Wilson completed both his WSET Level 4 Diploma and WSET Level 3 certificate with Dragon Phoenix. A New Zealand Wine Level 2 certificate holder (from NZTE), Wilson also had critical winemaking experience at Ngatarawa Winery, Hawke’s Bay, during the 2014 vintage. He has worked as a wine educator for Dragon Phoenix in Qingdao and is responsible for promotion, recruitment and delivery of courses there.

Contact: 23375847@qq.com

Tiffany completed her Master’s degree in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at Xi’an International Studies University and subsequently joined the DP team due to her keen interest in wine knowledge, education and the wine industry. Tiffany handles class inquiries, registration and administration for Dragon Phoenix’s Advanced courses (across seven cities in China). She is also a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits holder and is currently studying for her WSET Diploma.

Contact: dpclass2@dpwc.co

Mobile Phone: +86 15901597190 or Tel: +86 (0)10 59604263

Ding Li has over fifteen years of experience previously working as a Chinese teacher and advisor to foreign nationals working and studying in China. She brings strong communication and organizational skills to Dragon Phoenix having worked with a wide range of people from different cultural backgrounds. As DP’s Level 4 Course Coordinator, Ding Li provides crucial support for Dragon Phoenix’s WSET Level 4 Diploma programmes, both the Taught and Online courses. She has completed her WSET Level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits and also brings valuable translation and text-editing skills to Dragon Phoenix.

Contact: dingli@dpwc.co or +86 10 59604238

Joanna majored in vinification and is fascinated by all aspects of the wine industry. She is a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines & Spirits holder, New Zealand Wine Level 2 certificate holder and is studying for her WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits.

Joanna is Dragon Phoenix’s Wine Education Manager overseeing the timetable and course programming for all our wine class programmes: from WSET to DP’s own wine classes. She works alongside Ding Li, DP’s WSET Level 4 Co-ordinator.

Joanna was formerly responsible for the organization of Dragon Phoenix’s wine events as well as those organized by Dragon Phoenix on behalf of wine trade bodies such as the Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Association.

Contact: joanna@dpwc.co

Yonan completed her WSET Level 4 Diploma with Dragon Phoenix . She teaches multi-lingually in Mandarin, English and Cantonese due to her overseas study experience, including significant time spent in the UK. She has an interest in charity work and is active in the Wine /Art & Design fields. As a WSET Certified Educator (Levels 1-3), a New Zealand Wine Professional Level 2 holder and Certified Ambassador for the Academy of Wines of Portugal, Yonan is Dragon Phoenix’s Shanghai-based wine educator where she runs a range of courses and helps promote wine culture and education in that city. She uses her language skills as a simultaneous and live translator at wine events, for Masters of Wine and on behalf of professional wine trade associations.

Contact: yonan@dpwc.co

A graduate in winemaking from Hebei Normal University of Science & Technology, Yaqi joined the DP team in April 2018. Yaqi is personal assistant to Fongyee Walker MW and also helps to manage the Dragon Phoenix office. Yaqi handles the Beijing office front-desk and numerous inquiries and tasks for team DP. She has also passed her WSET Level 2 in Wines & Spirits.

Contact: info@dpwc.co

Yingying has over ten years of MNC experience in office management and administration. She is an experienced accounting professional with a solid financial background and proven analytical skills; and is now cultivating an interest in wine. She has excellent organizational capabilities and oversees the day-to-day running of the Dragon Phoenix office.

Contact: yingying@dpwc.co

Kwan holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits and the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake. Prior to his return to China, Kwan worked in the UK wine trade for more than 10 years with experience at Vinopolis, Selfridges and Hakkasan.

In 2017, he moved to Shanghai and was in charge of wine training and event management for wine importer Summergate. Now he is responsible for building up and editing contents for online platforms as well as visual design of digital content for Dragon Phoenix.

Contact: kwan@dpwc.co

Tongtong holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and developed a strong interest in wine and wine culture during her studies which subsequently led her to join Dragon Phoenix.

She now handles class inquiries, registration and administration for Dragon Phoenix’s Intermediate and Advanced courses (across seven cities in China). She is also studying hard for her WSET Level 3 Award in Wine.

Contact: dpclass@126.com