ROAD TRIP WASHINGTON WINE
DRAFT ATTENDEES LIST
(Please note that this list is still in development. All names currently listed have fully committed to joining the program, and more are on the way! Also PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE ATTENDEES DIRECTLY UNTIL THE WWC HAS ASSIGNED EACH A HOST SPONSOR - this will avoid much confusion on all sides. Thank you!)
ARIZONA
- Jim Gallen, Wine Director, Tarbell Restaurant in Phoenix
- Alice Itsell, Wine Buyer, AJ Purveyor's of Fine Foods in Phoenix
- Ray Klemp, Wine Buyer, AZ Wine Company in Phoenix
CALIFORNIA
- John Hulihan, Executive Wine Director, Lark Creek Restaurant Group in San Francisco
- Mike Janeway, Domestic Wine Buyer, Beltramo's in Palo Alto
- Paul Krikorian, Wine Director, La Jolla Country Club in San Diego
- Eddie Newell, Wine Buyer, Wine Club Santa Ana in Orange County
- Daniel Looney, Wine Buyer, Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant in San Francisco
- Chaz Waddington, Sommelier, Fleming's Restaurant in San Diego
COLORADO
- Matt Austin, Buyer, Beaver Liquors in Avon
- Wayne Belding MS, Owner, Boulder Wine Merchants in Boulder
- Matt Muneke, Cru A Wine Bar in Denver
- Maureen Weese, Wine Buyer, Daveco Liquors in Denver
GEORGIA
- Chris Driollet, Wine Director, Terra Terroir in Atlanta
- Chris Hinton, Wine Buyer, Hinton's Wine Store in Atlanta
ILLINOIS
- Ron Basgall, Wine Buyer, Binny's in Chicago
MARYLAND
- John Coleman, Executive Wine Buyer - National, Balducci's Grocers
MASSACHUSETTS
- Levent Bozkurt, Owner, Stonehedge Inn in Tyngsboro
- Kara Kukull, Sommelier, Legal Seafoods in Boston
- Michael Meagher, Sommelier/Assistant Beverage Director, New France Restaurant Group in Boston
- Len Rothenber, Owner, Federal Wine and Spirits in Boston
- Howie Ruben, Bauer Wines in Boston
- Tom Schmeisser, Wine Buyer, Marty's Wine Store in Newton
MICHIGAN
- Michelle DeHayes, Sommelier, Matt Prentice Restaurant Group in Detroit
- Jason Kugel, Wine Buyer/Store Manager, Merchant's Fine Wine in Michigan
MONTANA
- John McCune, Director of Wine & Spirits, Yellowstone Club in Big Sky
NEVADA
- William Moss, Wine Director, Le Cirque at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas
NEW YORK
- Ann Marie Delaney, Harbor Lights in New York City
- Chris Murray, Sommelier, Union Square Hospitality in New York City
- Rick Schofield, Fine Wine Manager, Viscount Wines & Liquor in Wappingers Falls
- Michael VonSalzen, Sommelier, BLT Steak at Ritz Carlton in White Plains
- Steve Wells, Sommelier, Blue Fin in New York City
NORTH CAROLINA
- Julia Schiavone, Executive Wine Director, Quintance-Weaver Restaurant Group in Charlotte
OREGON
- Cynthia Chrystal, Wine Buyer, Zupan's Markets in Portland
- Jeff Groh, Wine Director, The Heathman Restaurant in Portland
- Andy Zalman, Wine Director, Higgins Restaurant in Portland
PENNSYLVANIA
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Christine Gerberich, Domestic Wine Category Manager, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in Harrisburg
TEXAS
- Brenda Audino, Executive Wine Director, ROB Twin Liquors in Austin
- Sean Beck, Wine Director, Backstreet Café in Houston
- Paul Botamer, Wine Director, Fearing's at Ritz-Carlton in Dallas
- Loni Heyn, Wine Buyer, Pogo's Esoteric Wine and Spirits in Dallas
- Dave Hubenak, Wine Buyer, Houston Wine Merchant
- Martin Korson, Wine Buyer, Central Market in Houston
- John Roenigk, Owner/Wine Buyer, Austin Wine Merchant in Austin
VICTORIA (BRITISH COLUMBIA)
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Stuart Brown, Sommelier, Panache at The Westin at Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria
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Janis Goard, Wine Director, The Westin at Bear Mountain Resort in Victoria
WASHINGTON
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Catherine Hay, Sales, Pike and Western Wine Shop in Seattle
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Christine Larsen, Wine Director, Heavy Restaurant Group/Purple Cafe and Wine Bar in Seattle
See the Road Trip Itinerary