Hi, I’m Janne van Lieshout, a passionate wine educator and founder of Sommeljane. I love connecting people with wine through education, tastings, and approachable experiences. I run a small web shop and offer freelance sommelier services, while helping clients discover wines they love. When I’m not teaching or hosting tastings, I enjoy shaping brands, crafting engaging social media content, and collaborating with partners to bring compelling wine stories to life. I thrive on creating meaningful experiences and sharing knowledge in a friendly, down‑to‑earth way.

JAnne van Lieshout

Hi, I’m Janne van Lieshout, a passionate wine educator and founder of Sommeljane. I love connecting people with wine through education, tastings, and approachable experiences. I run a small web shop and offer freelance sommelier services, while helping clients discover wines they love. When I’m not teaching or hosting tastings, I enjoy shaping brands, crafting engaging social media content, and collaborating with partners to bring compelling wine stories to life. I thrive on creating meaningful experiences and sharing knowledge in a friendly, down‑to‑earth way.

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Hi, I’m Janne van Lieshout, a passionate wine educator and founder of Sommeljane. I love connecting people with wine through education, tastings, and approachable experiences. I run a small web shop and offer freelance sommelier services, while helping clients discover wines they love.

When I’m not teaching or hosting tastings, I enjoy shaping brands, crafting engaging social media content, and collaborating with partners to bring compelling wine stories to life. I thrive on creating meaningful experiences and sharing knowledge in a friendly, down‑to‑earth way.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner and Founder at Sommeljane
August 1, 2023 - Present
Founder and operator of Sommeljane; provide wine education, tastings, freelance sommelier services, and run a web shop; wine consultant and agent.
Wine Educator at Sommeljane
August 1, 2023 - Present
Deliver wine education sessions and tastings; develop curricula and training materials for clients.
Dutch Wine Apprentice at Dutch Wine Academy
May 1, 2024 - Present
Apprenticeship focusing on Dutch wine knowledge, education, tastings, and distribution.
Co-owner and Co-founder at Sommeljane
May 1, 2025 - Present
Co-owner/co-founder expanding brand, marketing, and distribution capabilities for Sommeljane.
Harvest Cellar Intern at Harvest Cellar
September 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Seasonal cellar work including harvest support and cellar tasks in a Dutch winery environment.

Education

Wine Education Course at All About Wine
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Wine Education Program at De Wijn Studio
February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Wine Education Certification at Wein Akademie Österreich
August 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026

Qualifications

Wein Akademie Österreich Certification
August 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026
Dutch Wine Apprentice Certification
May 1, 2024 - January 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services