Realizing a dream 3 years ago... Creating The Educated Grape has been a life-long dream built from amazing experiences and people along the way. We create interactive educational wine programs, events and live and virtual classes designed to raise the level of knowledge and confidence in wine and food appreciation to wine enthusiasts. Part one of my career....hospitalityMy professional career started in the hospitality industry in 1988, having worked 10 wonderful years developing award-winning wine programs for Four Seasons Hotels (Washington DC, New York City, Santa Barbara) as well as Hilton’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel (Hilton Short Hills in New Jersey). These experienced helped me to realize that my love of wine would become my new career path. I also held F&B management positions in Marriott and Sheraton hotels in South Florida. Part two of my career.... wine sales and educationThe next 22 years of my career have been dedicated to the wine industry; directing and helping grow the distribution and sales as National Sales Manager for family-owned wineries such as Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Quintessa/Faust, and Ramey Wine Cellars. Helping to grow these brands in many of the nation’s top markets was especially meaningful, working with a high integrity families and legendary winemakers driven by quality.