Brian comes to Pure Wine Co with over 25 years of experience in all aspects of the wine industry. Brian’s first exposure to wine was via the restaurant industry as a Sommelier for some of the best restaurants in both Sacramento and Los Angeles. In 2002, he made the move to NYC to be with his then girlfriend, now wife. Starting as a distributor salesperson with Paramount Brands/Eber Bros, he quickly moved up the chain to originate the position of Wine Portfolio Manager at Atlantic Wines/Spirits selling the high marques from the Moet Hennessy/Diageo Portfolios. Over the next 15 years he worked for multiple suppliers, including: Terlato Wine International, The Hess Collection, Saintsbury Winery, Wine Source Group USA and Folio Fine Wine Partners. In 2008, he achieved the level of Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers and has been teaching wine courses for the past 25 years. With experience in multiple markets in the USA as well as selling internationally to Canada, the UK, France and Singapore, Brian brings a varied level of market knowledge to the Pure Wine Co. team. He currently lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife Loraine and two sons Charlie / Lucas.