Christian Esser

Christian Esser Christian Esser rounded and leads WINESCHOOL3, designing and delivering its programs throughout the Caribbean. From an early age, he pursued a future in hospitality, attaining his degree in viticulture and subsequently working in the Wine and hospitality industry for over 15 years as a sommelier, educator, and consultant. Widely respected in his field,…

Pablo is a hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience, who has made wine service his life’s work.

Follow the journey of a Qi Gong teacher turned Sommelier. PJ has worked as a Sommelier at prestigious locations across the US.

Discover my passion for wine and hospitality, sparked by my experience at Sambuca Jazz Café and fueled by hosting private wine tastings.

Laura Algieri For over a decade, Laura Algieri has been making a splash in the exciting world of food and beverage! An experienced professional, she started her journey at age 14 working at a local pizzeria in New York. Since then, she’s explored all over the country—from New Jersey and South Florida to Minnesota, California,…

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Rhys has over 15+ years of experience in the FMCG, energy, and telecommunications industries

Juan has completed the initial Court of Master Sommelier certification and is working towards the SDSU Business of Wine certificate