Well travelled and seasoned Sommelier, Wine Buyer, Wine Quality Control Director and Market Analyst, with 33 years of experience in the wine industry. Worked on 3 continents, in top markets such as Bordeaux, Paris, London, New York and currently Hong Kong. Management and wine buyer positions in high-end restaurants, specialized wine & spirits boutique stores and the wine division of a large corporate Group. Skilled in Wine & Spirits, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Service, Wine Events, Wines and Wineries, Wine Tasting and Education, Wine Writing, as well as ERP and Quality Control System Implementations. Strong marketing professional with multiple certifications in the Wine Industry. Boasting a 33 years career in the field of wine buying, selling, serving, promoting, representing, judging, educating, writing, as well as organizing wine events and wine travels/oenotourism. An expressive and opinionated individual with an inherent passion for wine and food, writing, photography, visual arts, music, life, as well as all arts and cultures in their many colors, shapes and forms.