Oh, and that day in Arcachon where all we did all day was chase down local oysters and drink vintage Champagne… that was a good day as well! It was my 50th birthday and I had the privilege of lunch with Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier… and if that weren’t enough for one day, a small group of us had dinner at Chateau Margaux with Corinne Mentzelopoulos and her Managing Director, the late Paul Pontallier. Spain is on the bucket list! As for my favorite, that’s tough…in April 2013 at the annual barrel tasting in Bordeaux (UGC event) I had a day that I will never forget. Austria, Switzerland, the Finger Lakes and Long Island, Canada and Washington State. I have been to Italy and France many times, Germany, Portugal, Australia and of course California. Having been with ABC for 25 years, I’ve had the pleasure of traveling quite a bit over the past years. How often do you travel? Where have you been? What has been your favorite trip and why?
The top wines continue to impress, and wines from places like the Sonoma Coast or Coombsville (to name only a few) have built a solid reputation almost overnight! Exciting stuff! She is still in the discovery process, with up and coming regions that were relatively unheard of even ten years ago, gaining AVA status and becoming household names. The quality of the wines here has never been higher!Ĭalifornia is quite different from Bordeaux. At the same time, Bordeaux has been experiencing a renaissance over the past 20+ years and that is definitely exciting as well. Well, with the wines of Bordeaux, it is history, the region has such a long and storied past relating to the production of top-quality wines.
Prior to that I worked for a wine & spirits wholesaler as well as a few retail shops in upstate NY.īordeaux and California are the two areas I focus on, although pretty much anything French or Italian would be found on my table at home! I have worked with wine for 35 years give or take, 25 of those years here at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. I am now a Sales Manager in the Orlando/Daytona areas. I began my career with ABC at the Winter Park location ( #071) in April 1994, as a Wine Consultant. How many years have you been with ABC? What experience do you have in the world of wine? It wowed our expert team with its freshness, perfect balance and expressive aromas. The 2017 Gueguen Rosé was the best 100% Pinot Noir Rosé ever tasted by our wine committee. Some of my favorite finds are in the French Rosé category, including Château Trians Provence Rosé and Domaine Gueguen Bourgogne Pinot Noir Rosé. I have had a part in finding almost all of our French Sourced and Certified wines. What wines have you discovered while traveling that are now in our Sourced and Certified Collection? If it runs away from us, serve with white.” Wine Cooperatives should be your next choice for quality and value.ĭo you have a particular rule of thumb when it comes to pairing wine with food? I would also say in order of priority, look for these terms on labels: estate, domain, chateau. What are your top three tips for picking out a good wine?ĭon’t be afraid to ask questions and get help from the experts. What do you look for in a wine when shopping yourself? I visit every year with ABC looking for new wines to add to our Sourced and Certified Collection. What do you find most fascinating about the region you specialize in?įrance is the original birthplace of modern-day classic wines and France still is the source for world’s greatest wines. I have been working in the wine industry for nearly 30 years and I am also a Court of Master Sommelier, Level 2. I am currently a Sales Manager for ABC Fine Wine & Spirits specializing in French wines. What is your current position at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits? What is your experience in the world of wine?
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