Anne McHale


President

Anne, originally from Belfast, is an award-winning Master of Wine. She took first class honours in French and Classics at Cambridge, discovered the delights of wine while studying in France, and joined the wine trade. We are honoured to have her as our President.

Dennis Ensing


Chair

Karla Amirault


Vice Chair

Alastair Bell


Vice President

Alastair's name is synonymous with the Institute, and indeed, with wine education in Northern Ireland. He is a member of the Association of Wine Educators, completing his Diploma in 1994. He and his wife Mildred have been members since 1991.  Alastair has a fine cellar and particularly enjoys the wine of the Loire.

Richard Lee


Vice President

Richard took his level 4 WSET exam (Diploma) with the WSET in London before moving to Northern Ireland in 2014 and joining the Institute. He loves organising wine trips for members. The most recent trip was to France in summer 2025.

Lisa Wilson


Secretary

Paul Kavanagh


Treasurer

Joe McGlade


Member

Caron Cullen


Member