Vanessa is a first-generation California native, and sommelier based in Napa.
Ira Norof has served as the President of the Society of Wine Educators and has been on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Chapter of the AIWF.
Born and raised in New York City. Moved to sunny San Diego 6 years ago. Currently is the lead bartender at Noble Experiment / Youngblood in Downtown San Diego.
Geoff Labitzke, MWGeneral Manager Hamel Family Wines Geoff Labitzke is the General Manager overseeing sales, marketing, and business operations at Hamel Family Wines. Geoff came to the winery with over 40 years of experience in the wine industry including stints at retail, wholesale and winery operations. Prior to coming to Hamel, Geoff was Director of…
Natalie is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET Level 2 and over 15 years fine wine industry experience.
Haley Moore is a Wine and Spirits Director with experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and Grand Award-winning wine lists. She has been featured in numerous publications and was named one of Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s ‘Top 30 under 30’ Hospitality Professionals of America. Haley is currently pursuing the Master of Wine Diploma.
Kriis Alyse has been in the hospitality industry for the past 12 years.
Adam manages global sales and represents the family in all export markets.
Robert Hayk, CEO & Co-Founder of G&B Importers and Bulgariana LLC, was born in Armenia and raised in Soviet Russia.
Wesley Hagen is an inspiring, exceptionally eloquent and entertaining speaker, delivering profound wisdom and insights with an energetic mesmerizing style and wit.