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Appointee Biographies

Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology - Board of Governors

KLAUS W. REIF

Klaus studied the technical trades of viticulture and oenology and in 1984 was accepted to the most prestigious winemaking school in the world, the Geisenheim Institute. After graduating in 1987, Klaus moved to Niagara-On-The-Lake. He then earned an Engineering degree in Viticulture, Winemaking, and Wine marketing. Klaus is widely recognized as one of the most respected figures in the Niagara wine industry. His long-standing involvement with some of the most influential organizations in Ontario and across Canada reflects his expertise, dedication, and the high regard in which he is held by his peers.