For over 15 years Deborah has dedicated herself to studying wine, exploring wine regions around the world and working in all facets of the business.  She has worked at wineries in Chile and South Africa, where she performed a wide range of tasks in viticulture and production. Thereafter Deborah worked in management roles in retail, distribution and importing in the tri-state area including New York City where she represented a number of prestigious brands.  Over the years she has had the privilege of visiting many producers around the globe in North/South America, Europe, Africa and Australia.

 

Deborah holds a degree from the University of Connecticut in Communications/PR with a focus on Italian Cultural Studies and is fluent in Italian and Portuguese. She has lived abroad in Italy and has consulted with many European Wineries providing insight and sales strategies for the US wine market.  Additionally, she has earned the Advanced Certificate with Distinction and Wine Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is certified as a Spanish Wine and Sherry Specialist by the Wine Academy of Spain.