About Jon
For over 25 years Jon has worked as a wine retailer, consultant, wine journalist, and as a wine educator. Jon has completed The Wine Academy of Spain program and is now a Certified Spanish Wine Educator. He is also a member of The Wine Century Club. Jon has traveled to many of the world's greatest wine producing regions to further his own education. Jon has spent time in Australia, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Portugal, California, New York and Canada visiting vineyards and wineries. 2018's trips brought him to Central Otago in New Zealand and The Loire River Valley and Bordeaux in France.
In 2019, Jon spent time in Athens, Greece and cruised the Greek Islands. Wine visits included Santorini and other locations.
Currently, Jon conducts wine classes at several locations, assists in the tasting room and conducts classes at Jones Family Winery and organizes both public and private tasting events. Jon has also taught Wine Appreciation classes at the University of New Haven and been a guest lecturer at Gateway Community College.
Now that Jon has retired after 31 years of public school teaching, he is ready to devote all his energies into wine education.
In 2019, Jon spent time in Athens, Greece and cruised the Greek Islands. Wine visits included Santorini and other locations.
Currently, Jon conducts wine classes at several locations, assists in the tasting room and conducts classes at Jones Family Winery and organizes both public and private tasting events. Jon has also taught Wine Appreciation classes at the University of New Haven and been a guest lecturer at Gateway Community College.
Now that Jon has retired after 31 years of public school teaching, he is ready to devote all his energies into wine education.
Jon with Kevin Zraly
of Windows on the World
Wine Course
of Windows on the World
Wine Course
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Jon, Thank you for the fun & education on Friday evening! It really was a great event. It's interesting, the wine from the smallest northern region in Italy seemed to carry a strong memory for many. My wife really appreciated everything - so I would say it was quite a success. Fairfield 6/7/24 Thank you Jon, everyone enjoyed the wine tasting and we were all elated with your knowledge and insight into wine education. Just a wonderful experience. 3/24 Bristol Thank you so much for a great night, we had the best time! Wilton 1/24Jon, Thank you for the fun & education on Friday evening! It really was a great event. It's interesting, the wine from the smallest northern region in Italy seemed to carry a strong memory for many. My wife, Jenn, really appreciated everything - so I would say it was quite a success.
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Hi Jon, know that all of us greatly appreciated the experience you created last weekend. I have also shared your Sauv Blanc recommendations with Meredith and the rest of the group, for which they were thankful. Thank you again and don’t be a stranger.
Manchester 5/23 Just wanted to say thank you. Everyone enjoyed your presentations and the wines. There is only 1 unopened bottle! Greenwich 12/22 Jon, thank you so much for an informative and fun presentation! We all loved ALL of the wines! Thanks a million for being part of a wonderful night! 7/24/21 J.W. Trumbull Jon,
Thank you again for everything you did for making my husband's party a wonderful experience. I am especially thankful for the manner in which you handled the size and complexity of the party. The feedback I got was positive and everyone enjoyed the wines. They definitely will be looking out for some of the new favorites.. JV Oxford For several years the community at Waterview Landing in Shelton has sponsored an annual wine tasting afternoon held at our gazebo. It’s an informal event; everyone brings one or two bottles of their favorite wines and some munchies. Our resident wine expert, Jon Haight, moderates the event, and always makes the experience both educational and enjoyable. Jon is extremely knowledgeable about wines, both domestic and foreign. Typically Jon will rank the wines by white and red, and by maturity. Since he does not know beforehand what wines will be available it is impressive to watch his skill in sorting the wines. As the tasting progresses Jon describes the nuances of each wine and does so in terms that are easily understood. We learn, we enjoy, and a good time is had by all. Speaking for the folks at Waterview Landing, we are thankful that Jon is resident, and would hope that others can benefit from Jon’s knowledge and skills. He is excellent at what he does and has a great sense of humor to boot. Alan W. Morton President, Waterview Landing Homeowners Association Dear Jon, I wanted to drop you a note to say thank you for providing our Lions Club with a very educational and entertaining evening on October 27, 2010. The presentation you did on the basics of wine tasting combined with that of a general knowledge of Chilean Wines and Ports provided us with a very informative program that our membership enjoyed. Maybe we could consider doing this on an annual event. Thanks again. Joe Charbonneau President, Manchester Lions Club |