Chef Dino Renaerts is a graduate of the Dubrulle International Culinary Institute where he earned his Certificate of Achievement with Honours from the Canadian Sommelier Guild. Mr. Renaerts is a local leader in his field having been invited to be a guest speaker at the Sommelier Summit 2001 in Sonoma, California. He is also recognized as the first Western Canadian Chef to receive a Sommelier Certificate.

Today, Mr. Renaerts serves as the Executive Chef of the Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver where he has been busy reshaping the food and beverage program resulting in him winning two prestigious awards for his ‘All B.C.’ wine program.

Mr. Renaerts’ contribution to GET iT both online and in print will include him sharing some of his favourite wines for the season, along with his opinions and advice on demystifying the secrets of picking the perfect bottle of wine to match any meal!