Tours with Chef & Winemaker Jade Gross
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Jade Gross is Chinese-American winemaker and chef living in Northern Spain. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Jade was immersed in multiple cultures since a very young age.She went to New York to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Politics and Italian. During her studies, she interned at various non-profit organizations such as the International Criminal Court. She then furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Human Rights at the London School of Economics. Upon graduating, Jade decided to leave the political world behind to pursue her dream of being a chef. She went to culinary school in Paris before interning at some of the best restaurants in the world, including Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée Hotel in Paris, D.O.M in Sao Paolo, Brasil, and El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain before landing at Mugaritz in San Sebastian, Spain. Whilst at Mugaritz, she rose up the ranks from intern to Head Chef and into the Research and Development department of the restaurant during her seven years there. In 2018, she decided to challenge herself once more and immerse herself in the world of wine. She began a small wine project and continues to make wine alongside being a private chef between La Rioja and San Sebastián.
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Our tour leader and expert local guide.
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Commarin, France
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Enjoying time in the kitchen with the Chef.
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Gordes, France
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