Joann Maplesden

Senior Specialist

Joann Maplesden is the Senior Specialist in Waddington’s Fine Wine and Spirits department, bringing her extensive experience from the wine world along with invaluable knowledge, insight, and mentorship to the role.

With a natural talent for hospitality, Joann helped launch the pioneering Nekah, alongside renowned chef Michael Stadtländer, introducing tasting menus with wine pairings and an on-site sommelier to the Toronto culinary scene. Her career includes some of the city’s most respected establishments from the Royal York Hotel’s Library Bar to managing Le Select Bistro, Orso and Scaramouche. Joann has also held key roles with leading wine agencies including Rogers and Company, Vinifera and The Vine. She has collaborated with some of the best wine producers in the world including the wines of Christian Moueix, Chave, Vietti, Caymus, Philip Togni and Shafer.

Since 2016, Joann has played an instrumental role in bringing expertly cellared wines and fine spirits to auction at Waddington’s with over ten successful white glove sales.

Devin Hatfield

Specialist

Devin Hatfield is a Specialist in our Fine Wine and Spirits Department. His attention to detail, coupled with his excellent customer service and love of all things imbibed has helped produce some of the most successful fine wine and spirits auctions in Canada.
Devin has graduated with honours from WSET2, as well as earning two diplomas from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy (SQA), one in Single Malt Whisky and the other in The Art of Tasting Whisky.