CEO Profile

Madoka Ogiya DipWSET

• WSET Level 4 Diploma
• Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier
• Sommelier with the Japan Sommelier Association

Career

• Graduated from Kansai University.
• Fluent in both English and Japanese.
• Employed with a Japanese Airlines for 9+ years.
• In May 2007, established The Opener Co., Ltd. and began importing fine selections of Italian wines directly from Italy to Japan.
• In June 2007, produced the successful wine event called, “Wine in the Shrine” that delivered an evening of fine Italian wines, gourmet foods, live Jazz performances, Japanese culture and artistic performances; together at a famous and ancient Japanese Shrine.
• In October 2009, began managing and operating the Champagne and Wine bar, “La Chandelle” with sister.
• In April 2010, named CEO and became the sole proprietor of La Chandelle Champagne and Wine bar.
• In January 2014, received Wine Australia Scholarship Award. A short movie of WSET Awards and Graduation Ceremony 2014.
• In December 2014, began operating the Champagne Dining, “Le Coeur”
• In December 2015, published the first wine book “How to overcome the difficulty of choosing a wine  & order with confidence!!” (Shuwa System Co.,Ltd.)
• In July 2018, inaugurated as California Wine Institute Japan Director.( http://www.calwines.jp )