Photo Credits: Dawn Heumann, Ryan Dearth, Daniel Krieger, Alanna Hale, Adam Savitch, Eric Wolfinger, Julie Soefer
Behind every great wine list are great people—and often, several. For decades, the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards have honored outstanding wine programs across the country. Now, for the first time, we’re spotlighting the individuals behind them. The WS Somm Directory is a trade-focused resource created exclusively for the wine community. Featuring wine directors and lead sommeliers from across the United States, this guide brings their names together into one unified, easy-to-navigate directory. Whether you’re building your network, exploring career opportunities, or simply looking to connect with the country’s most accomplished wine professionals, this directory offers a streamlined, accessible tool—focused entirely on the people behind the programs.For more details on an individual restaurant, please visit winespectator.com/restaurants.
A spotlight on fifty standout wine professionals—veterans and rising stars alike. Whether guiding multi-award-winning programs, leading national hospitality groups, or defining the wine experience at some of the country’s most celebrated restaurants, each plays a role in shaping the standards of wine service today—and where it’s headed next.
