Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center Faculty

Jacquelyn Groeper, CSW

Jacquelyn Groeper, an alumna of Boston University, is the co-owner and winemaker of Artis Winery in Pembroke, Massachusetts. After completing the Boston University Wine Studies Program, she attained accreditation as a Certified Specialist in Wine (CSW) from the Society of Wine Educators. Jacquelyn furthered her education in enology at the University of California Davis, graduated from the Washington State University Enology Certificate Program, and is currently enrolled in Washington State’s Viticultural Program. Her travels allow her to explore various wine regions and expand her understanding of different grape varieties, terroirs, and winemaking techniques.

Ara Sarkissian, CWE

Ara Sarkissian is a Certified Wine Educator, holds the WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits, and has earned the Boston University Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center’s Level-4 Diploma with Distinction. He currently works for Dion’s Wine focusing on consumer education and serves on the board of the Boston Sommelier Society. Ara also holds a graduate degree in music composition and continues to pursue his interests in music in parallel with his interest in the field of wine studies.