
Vincent (Yen-Ting) Lu
Wine Educator, Columnist and Event Curator
Vincent (Yen-Ting) Lu
❃ Wine Education & Events
WSET Educator at Taiwan Wine Academy, renowned for storytelling skills and engaging participant interactions.
Founder of Mimic Studio: host, curator, and interpreter for wine events.
Lecturer for wine-related courses at universities, including human resources and MBA programs.
Consultant for Loire Vins Domaine, serving as its Wine Ambassador for the Asian market.
❃ Consulting
Consultant and shareholder of Prong Restaurant
Consultant for wine selection at RT-Mart, Carrefour, and Simple Mart.
❃ Media & Writing
Social media presence: Founder of Mimic’s Left Leg Fan Page.
Forum Creator: Mimic’s Wine Intelligence Community, Loire Wines in Taiwan, New Zealand Wines in Taiwan.
Columnist for Pen Magazine (Taiwan Edition).
❃ Professional Certificates
Accredited Bordeaux Wine Educator (CIVB), 2024.
WSET Diploma Candidate in Wines, 2024.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, 2016.
WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits, 2021.
French Wine Scholar, 2021.
Kikisake-Shi / Sake Sommelier, 2022.
❃ Awards
2024: 2nd place, RVF International Blind Tasting Competition - Team Taiwan.
2024: 1st place, RVF Blind Tasting Competition – Taiwan Station.
2022: 2nd place, RVF Blind Tasting Competition – Taiwan Station.
2017: 1st place, Taiwan Nationwide Wine Blind Tasting Competition.
❃ Pre-Wine Industry Career
English Testing and Education Industry (ETS TOEIC/TOEFL)
Manager of Corporate Training & Curriculum Development.
Manager of Public Relations & Business Development.
Why I'm part of the #BDXcrew
As a Bordeaux Wine School Tutor with years of experience in wine education, my journey with Bordeaux is both personal and professional. Bordeaux represents the perfect marriage of tradition and innovation. Its wines tell stories of history, culture, and craftsmanship while continually evolving to meet the modern palate and global challenges.
Building on this rich legacy, I look forward to focusing my efforts on facilitating learning through participant-centered and task-based approaches. Being part of the #BDXcrew allows me to create experiences where wine lovers can explore Bordeaux’s diverse terroirs, traditions, and innovations in ways that are engaging, hands-on, and memorable.
It’s about creating a space where knowledge meets enjoyment and bridging Bordeaux’s timeless heritage with modern curiosity, making its beauty accessible and meaningful for everyone.
