Sharyn Kervyn de Volkaersbeke holds a diploma with honors from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (dipWSET), is a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators (CSW), and Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.  She is also an International OIV and American Wine Society (AWS) Certified Wine Judge with Merit, presiding over competitions in America and Europe annually, including London’s International Wine Challenge, where she was promoted from Associate to Judge in her first year, a distinction seldom bestowed. Sharyn opened the Getty Center Museum in Los Angeles as catering director, and held positions as wine director and general manager in California, Philadelphia, and New Jersey. Her achievements garnered media coverage in LA Confidential, Los Angeles Times, and E Television. She conducts wine seminars across America and London and serves on the national wine education committee for AWS.  Sharyn founded KdV Wine Services in 2021, and serves as Director and Head Judge for the Terroir New Jersey Wine Showcase.  Sharyn also teaches wine education courses she developed for AWS, Rutgers University and Camden County College (now a CWP Certification Course). Her credentials and experience earned her an invitation to SommCon Rhône Master’s immersion camp, membership in London's esteemed Association of Wine Educators (AWE), and annual 'Best of' Wine Spectator Awards during her 15-year tenure as the Wine Director for The Capital Grille.