A world-renowned winemaker, Marcelo Pelleriti has done vintages in France and Argentina since 2001.
Eleanor Léger is the Founder of Eden Specialty Ciders in Newport, Vermont and author of “Guide to Producing Vermont Ice Cider” and “Cidernomics: Life in the Underdog Economy”.
Bobbie Burgess is the Director of Catering for Brian Michaels Catering Company, works at Scotty’s Wine and Spirits, and is the host of UnCorked with WCBI News.
Brook Burnett is the Director of Regional Sales at Kistler Vineyard
Jesse Rodriguez, National Sales Ambassador of FUTO Estate, is an Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Tanya Morning Star Darling is a full-time Wine Educator who is deeply interested in the why and how of wine – the intersection between nature, and human cultural heritage.
Justin Trabue Justin Trabue (she, her) originally from Washington, DC, was destined for the wine industry. Studying Wine Business at Cal Poly, her junior year she studied abroad in Adelaide, Australia. Mesmerized by the region during their harvest season, Justin decided to begin working at Lumen wines. There for 5 years, Justin worked her way…
Erik is an Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators, and Wine and Spirits Locations Specialist.
Ruth Tobias is the managing editor of The Tasting Panel and The SOMM Journal, where she works closely with Meridith May to oversee all aspects of production
Steve PaganoOwner of Luminosa Luxury Travel LLC Steve Pagano has spent over 40 years in the hotel business working in Hawaii to Washington D.C. Pagano has held a multitude of positions in 15 resorts and hotel beginning with culinary apprenticeships at Kona Village Resort and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Hawaii. In 1986, Pagano became…