Brittany got her start in wine out of pure hedonistic enjoyment while living in her hometown of Charlestown, Indiana. It made her feel fancy. Once she moved to NYC her curiosity grew as she worked her way through various restaurants and eventually landing a job at Charlie Bird. She took every opportunity to taste wine,…
Hannah is from the best place in the world (Oregon), but a couple of years ago she moved to the best place in the world (New York)! She is an actor, songwriter, runner, and art history lover who forgets the dates and titles. Hannah grew up in the Willamette Valley which was not only magical, but…
Misaki joined Coeur Wine Co. in summer 2018 as the first full-time office staff to help manage day-to day operations. Originally from Japan, Misaki came to the States to attend a school and it was not until she arrived at New York City several years later that she found love for wine. From there, prior…
After working in the restaurant industry throughout college, Kate made the jump to wine retail at 22. Bouncing between NY (her love) and Massachusetts (her home) for a few years, she finally settled in the Hudson Valley in 2015. In addition to talking about wine, she’s always happy to discuss the finer details of Tiki…
Mariel’s relationship to food, wine, and revelry go all the way back to her childhood growing up in a busy 200-year-old inn on the coast of Southeastern Massachusetts. There, she worked her way through every front of the house position including but not limited to: resident pianist, logo designer, delivery person, and bouncer to pesky…
John started in the wine business running a boutique shop on top of Lookout Mountain, Georgia for seven years. From there he dragged his family to Philadelphia to study theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. While studying his brains out, he launched his wholesale career. At Regal Wine Imports, he was a sales representative and portfolio…
Last summer, Gabe toured 3,000km of French countryside on his trusty old Cannondale, La Poderosa, receiving a veritable education in its many wines. He estimates to have eaten over 150 baguettes, making him the self-described authority on wine/baguette pairings in the tri-state area.
• What is your idea of perfect happiness? A full cupboard/refrigerator as the blizzard of the century rages outside. • What is the trait you most deplore in others? Cruelty, followed by willful ignorance and obliviousness. • What is your greatest fear? That the milk has gone sour. • What is your greatest extravagance?…
John likes cru Beaujolais, xarello, and Riesling after workouts. He teaches a history of cider class and a wine and sex toy pairing class, and would love to hear your opinions on Ancient Egyptian dynasties
Eric got an early start in the wine business at the age of 19 working at a Finger Lakes winery and a retail wine store in Ithaca, New York while attending the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. There Eric took every available class related to wine and was quickly hooked. Upon graduation, he went…