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Tuesday, May 16 • 11:35am - 12:55pm
Defining Local on the East Coast FULL

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50 states now produce wine. Virginia and New York are leading the pack on the East Coast. Taste along with our expert panel and explore how these states are defining local east of the Mississippi.
Moderators
avatar for Erin Scala, DWS

Erin Scala, DWS

Wine Director, Fleurie Restaurant
After working for many years in New York City as a sommelier at several Michelin star restaurants, notably PUBLIC and The Musket Room, Erin returned to her home state of Virginia. She writes a wine blog, produces a weekly wine podcast, and writes about wine for several publica... Read More →
avatar for Noah Singerman

Noah Singerman

Sommelier, Husk
Noah has been working in wine and spirits for over 15 years. Born and raised in Sonoma County, the landscape of the region not only shaped and inspired his early palate, but also instilled a passion for wine that has led him into a career as a Sommelier and Beverage Director.He began... Read More →

Speakers
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Robert Newton

Chef & Owner, Black Walnut, Nightingale 9, Wilma Jean and Smith Canteen
Robert Newton is the chef and owner of Black Walnut at the new Hilton Brooklyn. He is also the chef and owner of Nightingale Nine, Wilma Jean and Smith Canteen all located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Newton and his restaurants have been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, The... Read More →
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Lenn Thompson

Founder & Editor, The Cork Report
Lenn Thompson, a proud Pittsburgh, PA native, moved to Long Island more than a 15 years ago and quickly fell in love with the region’s dynamic and emerging wine community. A digital and content marketing, and community management professional by day, he founded NewYorkCorkReport.com... Read More →
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Andrew Woolridge

Head Sommelier, DBGB
Raised in Colorado and educated in Texas, Andrew Wooldridge initially studied entrepreneurship and international business before pursuing a culinary education at the Cordon Bleu in Paris. Upon his return to the United States, he began working as a chef at a winery. For a time, Wooldridge... Read More →

Tuesday May 16, 2017 11:35am - 12:55pm EDT
Pavilion III
  Trade Session

Attendees (80)