After many years in a Marketing role at home in Toronto, it was time my journey took a sharp turn. 

Wine and food has been a lifelong passion, and in 2011, I embarked on the dream of becoming a Fromager and Cheesemaker, eventually moving to Australia in 2014.

During my early days in Australia, I worked among influencers in Melbourne and the emerging Margaret River wine industry, all the while working and learning the craft of artisanal cheeses.

In 2020, I started guiding Wine Tours, working in Cellar Door sales, and also went home for a year in 2023 to train as a Sommelier in Toronto, Ontario, where I started my journey in the WSET Diploma program.

For me, the next step was to go deeper into the world of wine, and made the move back to Australia to complete the London School of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 4 Diploma at Prince Wine Store in Melbourne.

Now in the final stretch of the WSET Diploma, the path is clear. My passion and knowledge are the commitment I make to any client, and I would be grateful to be a part of your journey too. 

Janette Fankhauser Under the Stairs, Owner / Founder