John Kevin Whelehan ジョン・ケビン　ウィラハン

He has extensive experience in both winemaking and the international wine business. After working in wine marketing in Dublin, he moved to Napa Valley, where he gained hands-on experience as a Cooper and later served as Cellar Master at Sequoia Grove Winery.He currently works for a wine importer, responsible for purchasing and marketing. He is also active as a wine judge and writer, with contributions to publications including Mainichi Daily News. He is the co-author of the acclaimed Japanese Dishes for Wine Lovers and holds the WSET Diploma.ワイン造りと国際的なワインビジネスの両方で幅広い経験を持つ。ダブリンでマーケティングに携わった後、ナパ・ヴァレーで樽職人として経験を積み、セコイアグロウヴ・ワイナリーでセラーマスターを務めた。現在はワインインポーターにて仕入れ、マーケティング等を担当。ワイン審査員およびワインライターとしても活動し、『The Mainichi』等に寄稿経験を持つ。共著には、絶賛された『Japanese Dishes for Wine Lovers』があり、WSETディプロマも保有。