Growing up in Wisconsin, Jake wasn’t exposed to wine until late in his career while he was traveling as a professional triathlete and brand manager...
The World of Pinot Noir is honored to have an incredible team of talented sommeliers who ensure an extraordinary level of hospitality at each of our events. Their professionalism, wine knowledge and wine service are hallmark of the World of Pinot Noir experience.
Growing up in Wisconsin, Jake wasn’t exposed to wine until late in his career while he was traveling as a professional triathlete and brand manager...
Originally from Minnesota, Tristan launched his hospitality career in the vibrant Minneapolis restaurant scene. He honed his expertise in the culinary arts in Chicago, notably...
Chef/Sommelier Chris Shackelford has spent 30 years in the restaurant, food, and beverage industries. The early years of his career were spent working in kitchens and...
Brooke Town grew up watching her father bartend in the small town of Durango Colorado, but her love of hospitality began in her teenage years...
Amanda McCrossin is a sommelier, media personality, wine educator, host of the Wine Access Unfiltered Podcast, & creator/host of the Instagram and YouTube channel “SOMMVIVANT.”...
Gary Darakjian is a sommelier in charge of the beverage program at Trelio Food & Wine in Clovis, California, working closely with chef/sommelier Chris Shackelford...
Known for her whip-smart worldly wine IQ and discerning palate, Certified Sommelier Jenna Congdon is a true doyenne on California’s Central Coast wine scene. Congdon...
Dan Fredman is a Dallas-based wine publicist, retail wine buyer/consultant, and itinerant electric bassist. Time spent selling wine at the Wine House (LA), Kermit Lynch...
Jerry began his wine career in Santa Barbara at Michel Richard Citronelle. He has over 25 years’ experience in the Santa Barbara food & beverage...
Matt Nocas is the associate winemaker at Stolpman Vineyards in Santa Barbara, and assists with hospitality and events, wine club soirees, and hosting visiting wine...
After graduating from UC Berkeley with a BA in Computer Science, O’Byrne seemed destined for the life of a computer jock. But during a year...
Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Joshua Orr got his start in the wine industry while attending Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, California....
Robin Puricelli, a native of Boston, Massachusetts set her sights on the booming wine scene of the Central Coast of California after 15 years of...
Mike is the Proprietor of Industry Wine Merchant in Santa Barbara, California which specializes in the procurement and sale of old and rare wine from...
