We're back with the inimitable Charles Curtis MW to kick off the year in style and talk about the region he knows and loves (and drinks) above all others - Champagne.The author of Vintage Champagne: 1899-2019, Charles has an extraordinarily deep understanding of the region and its wines. In this episode, he takes us on a tour of the region, painting a verbal picture of the hills, the towns, and the vineyards, and offers his critical insight into current trends, top producers, and typical styles. Champagne is increasing establishing itself as a serious wine to be enjoyed as such, not just a fun and fizzy marker of celebration. This shift in perception among collectors is in no small part due to proponents like Charles championing the tremendous quality in these bottles. For those who want to learn more about the world of Champagne - the difference between house and grower Champagne, the various terms you'll find on a label, and the key characteristics of the different grapes in the blend - this is an episode not to be missed.
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A Buenos Aires native, Alejandro has 20 years of experience in the Wine Industry, his second career after over a decade in the world of Investment Banking. His company, ArgEnology Wines, focuses on bespoke services to the serious wine aficionado – from comprehensive cellar management to procuring a specific back vintage of a trophy wine. ArgEnology is able to source the top wines of Argentina that are not normally exported and have them delivered to the doorstep of US based wine collectors. Based in Miami, ArgEnology services clients across the entire USA - Alejandro is often on the road and can be found hosting Wine Dinners in Texas or working on a cellar re-organization in California. Corporate gifting services and offsite wine seminars are some of the various services offered by ArgEnology.
With an innate passion for the art and science of wine, Beverly is a distinguished Certified Sommelier through the Court of Masters, and a dedicated Wine Educator. Beyond her role as a Sommelier, Beverly has channeled her expertise into educating and inspiring others. As a seasoned Wine Educator, she has developed and conducted engaging courses that cater to wine enthusiasts of all levels. In addition to this, Beverly is also the wine expert on daytime television show The Social, and sits on the board of the International Wine & Food Society.
Bruce brings experience from over 40 years in the wine industry. Some of Bruce's specialities include Wine Brokerage, Cellar Appraisals, Wine Transport (local and long distance), and Wine Storage Solutions. Bruce is also the former U.S Grand Echanson of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and currently resides as a Wine Consultant to the Naples Winter Wine Festival.
A San Franciscan native, Christian Mullen has spent over 20 years in the Food & Beverage sector. From butlering in Las Vegas, managing restaurants in San Francisco, to wine and spirits sales in Napa. He currently resides in Napa Valley where he has lived since 2009 and provides wine cellar management and wines sales to clients n the Bay Area & Silicon Valley.
Catherine began working in restaurants as a teenager and never left the industry, starting as a host and working her way up to General Manager and Sommelier. In her 20s, she developed a passion for wine, became a certified sommelier, and transitioned to the wholesale side of the industry. A Chicago native, Catherine travels throughout the Midwest throughout the year. She looks forward to helping clients organize their wine cellars. The oldest bottle of wine she has ever tasted was a 1908 Verdelho Madeira from the Rare Wine Co.
Gina is one of Puerto Rico's most influential people in wine, renowned for her exceptional cellar management. She serves as a trusted restaurant consultant, assisting in curating impeccable wine lists. Gina is also a passionate wine educator who believes in empowering her customers with the knowledge and confidence to choose wines that resonate with their tastes. Through workshops, tastings, and personalized consultations, she helps wine enthusiasts navigate the vast world of wine with ease. Gina is driven by her passion for providing exceptional service and enriching the wine-drinking experience for her clients. Her influence extends far beyond Puerto Rico, but it is here, in her beloved island, that her passion for wine truly comes to life.
Harry is a wine enthusiast, was self-employed in the catering industry for 30 years, most notably cooking for two former US Presidents. Today, he has a private wine cellar that was named one of the best in Europe by Wine Spectator with 2,000+ bottles, which he manages seamlessly with Opus.
Heather is a certified sommelier (ISG & WSET) who has spent almost two decades honing her craft in both retail and top restaurants across Canada. In 2020 Heather founded Sips Toronto specializing in edu-taining virtual events. It quickly grew to also offer hospitality consulting, private cellar management, bespoke gifting and wedding registry services. In 2021, The Studio by Sips was opened in the King West neighbourhood to offer in person tastings, classes, dinners, and events. Heather is the Technical Director for the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, an educator for George Brown College, and was a national judge for Canada's Best 100 Restaurants.
Cayman Wine School offers top of the range wine storage design, cellar management, and wine management services. Cayman Wine School also delivers WSET wine certifications, private tastings and full-scale corporate events. They love discovering new varieties and labels, visiting stunning regions and generally chatting wine, made all the more enjoyable set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cayman Islands.
J, born and raised in Puerto Rico—a region celebrated for its rich European cultural heritage—has been passionate about wine for as long as he can remember. A retired physician with a lifelong appreciation for fine wines, he dedicated his post-retirement years to deepening his expertise. He successfully completed WSET Levels I and II with merit and achieved CMS-A Level I certification. Building on this foundation, Mr. Solá recently established his own company, specializing in consulting and sommelier services.
After visiting her very first wine region 22 years, Jane became captivated and wine quickly became a common thread running through her life. She became hooked when she had the opportunity to taste her birth year wine – a 1976 Chateau Latour in 2000. Since then she has continued visiting wine regions domestically and internationally learning about the region, the wines, and best of all the people. She decided to take her field experience to the classroom, completing the WSET Level 2 in Wine (with Distinction) in 2021 and the WSET Level 3 (with Merit) in 2023. With her official certifications, she gets to share her love of wine and help others grow their knowledge and appreciation through private wine tastings and cellar management. She is fully independent of any company, brand, or winery so there is no bias or limits to what she can offer. Jane makes recommendations based on your interest and style.
Jim is a board member and the treasurer of the Second City Sommeliers tasting group in Chicago. He is the National Wine Director for the Hogsalt restaurant group and formerly the Director of Education for Illinois distributor Heritage Wine Cellars. His journey to the Court of Master Sommeliers began with the intention to reinvest in his career as a wholesale sales representative. What began as an intention to add a certification and sell a bit more wine reignited his waning love of wine, service, and community. This ultimately led to the pursuit of the Court's higher-level credentials. Along the way, Jim was the 2016 National TopSomm second place finisher and 2017 Guildsomm Online Competition winner. He ultimately passed the Master Sommelier diploma later that year. Jim focuses heavily on mentorship in the Chicago wine community when not cooking or trying to make the perfect canelé.
Jonathan is a Court of Master Sommelier’s Level 1 and Society of Wine Educator’s Certified Specialist of Wine. He is the owner and manager of Reserve Wine, a private wine membership club in Atlanta that focuses on retail sales, wine tastings, events and dinners, educational courses and wine trips. Jonathan has designed and installed wine cellars for discerning wine collectors and also manages wine cellar inventory for those clients – securing for them hard to find, allocated wines for aging (and enjoying at the appropriate time). Jonathan also started the Angel’s Cut Whiskey club, and enjoys sharing his knowledge of wine and spirits with customers, educating, and enhancing the client experience.
Know what you have, where it is and most importantly, when to drink it. That was Joseph’s motto when he founded Organize Wine Consultants – a consulting company that specializes in helping wine collectors with all aspects of their wine collections. Organization, storage, acquisition and liquidation are just a few of the tasks Joe performs for his clients. A Certified Sommelier Joe spends his winters skiing, his summers watching the Red Sox and the rest of the time studying about wine.
Known for his passion and outstanding knowledge, Luke knows wines and thrives on enhancing others’ experiences. His Motto ‘Drink Wine in Greater Detail’; says it all. Luke is Australia's Number 1 Personal Sommelier. Vinified, His Company is whom you call for the after-sales service in Wine. What to cellar, how to start a wine collection, where to buy, what a wine is worth and cellar design. Luke and his team of Sommeliers work with you, from grape to glass. You can also here Luke on the Podcast; " Lukes talk Wine."
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, MacAnthony discovered a passion for wine education after meeting several wine industry professionals. This led him to complete the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 and travel to Casablanca Valley, Chile. There, he spent three months guiding vineyard tours, conducting team-building wine blending events, and leading tastings at Estancia El Cuadro. In recent years, MacAnthony has continued his wine education while working with one of the largest wine retailers, curating personal cases and offering wine recommendations. For him, every wine holds a story to be shared and enjoyed.
Martine is the owner and founder of Cellar and Vine Wine Consulting. Her services include corporate and private tasting, wine education courses, staff training, and cellar organization and management. Martine has spent her entire adult life in the hospitality industry. Her vast experience includes managing at the illustrious Langdon Hall Relais & Chateaux, owning and operating a world class cruise ship destination on the beaches of Honduras and as a Wine Educator at Conestoga College. Martine holds the prestigious WSET Diploma as well as accreditations from the Court of Master Sommeliers and International Sommelier Guild.
Michael started his professional wine career working for Total Wine & More in Florida for 8 years as their Senior Educator & Sales Associate. There, he led 100+ wine classes (which sold out each time with 40 seats), was the fastest to earn their in-house wine certification, TWP in company history, and was responsible for the sales and upkeep of the in-store high-end lockbox, which included growth Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, cult Napa & the best Italian wines. In 2009 Michael founded RedHead Wines, a wine concierge service specializing in sales, cellar and inventory management, wine education, sommelier services (including restaurant menu construction), wine travel, and auction market consulting.
Michael has been managing and organizing wine cellars for over 17 years with Iron Gate, Canada's leader in fine wine collector services. He is also a multi-award-winning wine writer, national and international wine judge, educator, journalist, social-media content creator, and project coordinator. He hosts & co-created the podcast Two Guys Talking Wine (the 2nd longest running podcast about wine in Canada), is a past-President of the Wine Writers Circle of Canada (2010-2015), and member of the Circle of Wine Writers (UK).
Nabilah is a Sommelier offering personalized guidance and cellar management services to collectors across the Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver Area. She holds Advanced Certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers and has led the wine programs at some of Toronto's best-regarded hospitality outposts. Through her company, Vinopath, she will work with you to align your cellar to your unique preferences. She can work with your existing setup or help you transform your cellar management approach to meet your goals as a collector. Her services include comprehensive inventory, cellar evaluations, and sourcing fine wines.
Nick and Leah have worked at the top of their industry for over 30 years combined. Including time with organizations such as The Ritz Carlton, Cardinale Estate, Lokoya Estate, per se, and The French Laundry. They hold several sommelier certifications and degrees from the best culinary and hospitality schools in the country and never clean without a bottle of champagne. Together, they started Alston Hospitality Group in Napa Valley which specializes in high touch client services that include complete wine cellar management from initial cellar set up to inventory, shipping logistics, reconciliation, purchasing/curation of special bottles and concierge services.
Sharon fell in love with wine in her early 20s and never looked back. She loves teaching wine classes and putting that perfect bottle into customers' hands. Her own cellar is a reflection of all of the regions she loves and she tends to focus on particular producers from one vintage to the next. Sharon deeply believes that every bottle has a story to tell.
A Dutch native, Ton has been interested in wine for many years. He started to study the local alternative to WSET and quickly moved through the levels. When he bought his current house with a 50m2 wine cellar, built in 1857, he came up with the idea to start a bottle shop. Now, almost a year into running this business, he is quickly growing his network of loyal private and b2b clients. In his wineshop, Ton offers local wines from The Netherlands and a growing collection of own import wines from Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
A Buenos Aires native, Alejandro has 20 years of experience in the Wine Industry, his second career after over a decade in the world of Investment Banking. His company, ArgEnology Wines, focuses on bespoke services to the serious wine aficionado – from comprehensive cellar management to procuring a specific back vintage of a trophy wine. ArgEnology is able to source the top wines of Argentina that are not normally exported and have them delivered to the doorstep of US based wine collectors. Based in Miami, ArgEnology services clients across the entire USA - Alejandro is often on the road and can be found hosting Wine Dinners in Texas or working on a cellar re-organization in California. Corporate gifting services and offsite wine seminars are some of the various services offered by ArgEnology.
With an innate passion for the art and science of wine, Beverly is a distinguished Certified Sommelier through the Court of Masters, and a dedicated Wine Educator. Beyond her role as a Sommelier, Beverly has channeled her expertise into educating and inspiring others. As a seasoned Wine Educator, she has developed and conducted engaging courses that cater to wine enthusiasts of all levels. In addition to this, Beverly is also the wine expert on daytime television show The Social, and sits on the board of the International Wine & Food Society.
Bruce brings experience from over 40 years in the wine industry. Some of Bruce's specialities include Wine Brokerage, Cellar Appraisals, Wine Transport (local and long distance), and Wine Storage Solutions. Bruce is also the former U.S Grand Echanson of Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and currently resides as a Wine Consultant to the Naples Winter Wine Festival.
A San Franciscan native, Christian Mullen has spent over 20 years in the Food & Beverage sector. From butlering in Las Vegas, managing restaurants in San Francisco, to wine and spirits sales in Napa. He currently resides in Napa Valley where he has lived since 2009 and provides wine cellar management and wines sales to clients n the Bay Area & Silicon Valley.
Catherine began working in restaurants as a teenager and never left the industry, starting as a host and working her way up to General Manager and Sommelier. In her 20s, she developed a passion for wine, became a certified sommelier, and transitioned to the wholesale side of the industry. A Chicago native, Catherine travels throughout the Midwest throughout the year. She looks forward to helping clients organize their wine cellars. The oldest bottle of wine she has ever tasted was a 1908 Verdelho Madeira from the Rare Wine Co.
Quebec City native, Christophe has been living in the Dundas Ontario and Niagara region for the past 8 years, working at the Quatrefoil restaurant. He is a Advanced Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommelier Americas.
Franz Maier spent 27 years as a self-employed restaurateur, during which time he developed a deep passion for wine. He finds great joy in sharing a good bottle (or two) with close friends.
Gina is one of Puerto Rico's most influential people in wine, renowned for her exceptional cellar management. She serves as a trusted restaurant consultant, assisting in curating impeccable wine lists. Gina is also a passionate wine educator who believes in empowering her customers with the knowledge and confidence to choose wines that resonate with their tastes. Through workshops, tastings, and personalized consultations, she helps wine enthusiasts navigate the vast world of wine with ease. Gina is driven by her passion for providing exceptional service and enriching the wine-drinking experience for her clients. Her influence extends far beyond Puerto Rico, but it is here, in her beloved island, that her passion for wine truly comes to life.
Grant Reynolds is the founder behind Parcelle, an independent New York City-based online retailer. He's also a partner in King Street Sommeliers, a consulting group who oversee several of the best and largest private wine collections in the world.
Harry is a wine enthusiast, was self-employed in the catering industry for 30 years, most notably cooking for two former US Presidents. Today, he has a private wine cellar that was named one of the best in Europe by Wine Spectator with 2,000+ bottles, which he manages seamlessly with Opus.
Heather is a certified sommelier (ISG & WSET) who has spent almost two decades honing her craft in both retail and top restaurants across Canada. In 2020 Heather founded Sips Toronto specializing in edu-taining virtual events. It quickly grew to also offer hospitality consulting, private cellar management, bespoke gifting and wedding registry services. In 2021, The Studio by Sips was opened in the King West neighbourhood to offer in person tastings, classes, dinners, and events. Heather is the Technical Director for the Ontario chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, an educator for George Brown College, and was a national judge for Canada's Best 100 Restaurants.
Cayman Wine School offers top of the range wine storage design, cellar management, and wine management services. Cayman Wine School also delivers WSET wine certifications, private tastings and full-scale corporate events. They love discovering new varieties and labels, visiting stunning regions and generally chatting wine, made all the more enjoyable set against the beautiful backdrop of the Cayman Islands.
J, born and raised in Puerto Rico—a region celebrated for its rich European cultural heritage—has been passionate about wine for as long as he can remember. A retired physician with a lifelong appreciation for fine wines, he dedicated his post-retirement years to deepening his expertise. He successfully completed WSET Levels I and II with merit and achieved CMS-A Level I certification. Building on this foundation, Mr. Solá recently established his own company, specializing in consulting and sommelier services.
After visiting her very first wine region 22 years, Jane became captivated and wine quickly became a common thread running through her life. She became hooked when she had the opportunity to taste her birth year wine – a 1976 Chateau Latour in 2000. Since then she has continued visiting wine regions domestically and internationally learning about the region, the wines, and best of all the people. She decided to take her field experience to the classroom, completing the WSET Level 2 in Wine (with Distinction) in 2021 and the WSET Level 3 (with Merit) in 2023. With her official certifications, she gets to share her love of wine and help others grow their knowledge and appreciation through private wine tastings and cellar management. She is fully independent of any company, brand, or winery so there is no bias or limits to what she can offer. Jane makes recommendations based on your interest and style.
Jim is a board member and the treasurer of the Second City Sommeliers tasting group in Chicago. He is the National Wine Director for the Hogsalt restaurant group and formerly the Director of Education for Illinois distributor Heritage Wine Cellars. His journey to the Court of Master Sommeliers began with the intention to reinvest in his career as a wholesale sales representative. What began as an intention to add a certification and sell a bit more wine reignited his waning love of wine, service, and community. This ultimately led to the pursuit of the Court's higher-level credentials. Along the way, Jim was the 2016 National TopSomm second place finisher and 2017 Guildsomm Online Competition winner. He ultimately passed the Master Sommelier diploma later that year. Jim focuses heavily on mentorship in the Chicago wine community when not cooking or trying to make the perfect canelé.
Jonathan is a Court of Master Sommelier’s Level 1 and Society of Wine Educator’s Certified Specialist of Wine. He is the owner and manager of Reserve Wine, a private wine membership club in Atlanta that focuses on retail sales, wine tastings, events and dinners, educational courses and wine trips. Jonathan has designed and installed wine cellars for discerning wine collectors and also manages wine cellar inventory for those clients – securing for them hard to find, allocated wines for aging (and enjoying at the appropriate time). Jonathan also started the Angel’s Cut Whiskey club, and enjoys sharing his knowledge of wine and spirits with customers, educating, and enhancing the client experience.
Know what you have, where it is and most importantly, when to drink it. That was Joseph’s motto when he founded Organize Wine Consultants – a consulting company that specializes in helping wine collectors with all aspects of their wine collections. Organization, storage, acquisition and liquidation are just a few of the tasks Joe performs for his clients. A Certified Sommelier Joe spends his winters skiing, his summers watching the Red Sox and the rest of the time studying about wine.
Known for his passion and outstanding knowledge, Luke knows wines and thrives on enhancing others’ experiences. His Motto ‘Drink Wine in Greater Detail’; says it all. Luke is Australia's Number 1 Personal Sommelier. Vinified, His Company is whom you call for the after-sales service in Wine. What to cellar, how to start a wine collection, where to buy, what a wine is worth and cellar design. Luke and his team of Sommeliers work with you, from grape to glass. You can also here Luke on the Podcast; " Lukes talk Wine."
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, MacAnthony discovered a passion for wine education after meeting several wine industry professionals. This led him to complete the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 and travel to Casablanca Valley, Chile. There, he spent three months guiding vineyard tours, conducting team-building wine blending events, and leading tastings at Estancia El Cuadro. In recent years, MacAnthony has continued his wine education while working with one of the largest wine retailers, curating personal cases and offering wine recommendations. For him, every wine holds a story to be shared and enjoyed.
Martine is the owner and founder of Cellar and Vine Wine Consulting. Her services include corporate and private tasting, wine education courses, staff training, and cellar organization and management. Martine has spent her entire adult life in the hospitality industry. Her vast experience includes managing at the illustrious Langdon Hall Relais & Chateaux, owning and operating a world class cruise ship destination on the beaches of Honduras and as a Wine Educator at Conestoga College. Martine holds the prestigious WSET Diploma as well as accreditations from the Court of Master Sommeliers and International Sommelier Guild.
Michael started his professional wine career working for Total Wine & More in Florida for 8 years as their Senior Educator & Sales Associate. There, he led 100+ wine classes (which sold out each time with 40 seats), was the fastest to earn their in-house wine certification, TWP in company history, and was responsible for the sales and upkeep of the in-store high-end lockbox, which included growth Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, cult Napa & the best Italian wines. In 2009 Michael founded RedHead Wines, a wine concierge service specializing in sales, cellar and inventory management, wine education, sommelier services (including restaurant menu construction), wine travel, and auction market consulting.
Michael has been managing and organizing wine cellars for over 17 years with Iron Gate, Canada's leader in fine wine collector services. He is also a multi-award-winning wine writer, national and international wine judge, educator, journalist, social-media content creator, and project coordinator. He hosts & co-created the podcast Two Guys Talking Wine (the 2nd longest running podcast about wine in Canada), is a past-President of the Wine Writers Circle of Canada (2010-2015), and member of the Circle of Wine Writers (UK).
Nabilah is a Sommelier offering personalized guidance and cellar management services to collectors across the Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver Area. She holds Advanced Certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers and has led the wine programs at some of Toronto's best-regarded hospitality outposts. Through her company, Vinopath, she will work with you to align your cellar to your unique preferences. She can work with your existing setup or help you transform your cellar management approach to meet your goals as a collector. Her services include comprehensive inventory, cellar evaluations, and sourcing fine wines.
Nabilah is a Sommelier offering personalized guidance and cellar management services to collectors across the Greater Toronto and Metro Vancouver Area. She holds Advanced Certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers and has led the wine programs at some of Toronto's best-regarded hospitality outposts. Through her company, Vinopath, she will work with you to align your cellar to your unique preferences. She can work with your existing setup or help you transform your cellar management approach to meet your goals as a collector. Her services include comprehensive inventory, cellar evaluations, and sourcing fine wines.
Nick and Leah have worked at the top of their industry for over 30 years combined. Including time with organizations such as The Ritz Carlton, Cardinale Estate, Lokoya Estate, per se, and The French Laundry. They hold several sommelier certifications and degrees from the best culinary and hospitality schools in the country and never clean without a bottle of champagne. Together, they started Alston Hospitality Group in Napa Valley which specializes in high touch client services that include complete wine cellar management from initial cellar set up to inventory, shipping logistics, reconciliation, purchasing/curation of special bottles and concierge services.
Sharon fell in love with wine in her early 20s and never looked back. She loves teaching wine classes and putting that perfect bottle into customers' hands. Her own cellar is a reflection of all of the regions she loves and she tends to focus on particular producers from one vintage to the next. Sharon deeply believes that every bottle has a story to tell.
A Dutch native, Ton has been interested in wine for many years. He started to study the local alternative to WSET and quickly moved through the levels. When he bought his current house with a 50m2 wine cellar, built in 1857, he came up with the idea to start a bottle shop. Now, almost a year into running this business, he is quickly growing his network of loyal private and b2b clients. In his wineshop, Ton offers local wines from The Netherlands and a growing collection of own import wines from Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
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