Sommelier Phenom Cristie Norman on Building Community & Wine Education

Vint Podcast

In this episode of the Vint Podcast, Billy Galanko and Brady Weller talk with Cristie Norman, Lead Sommelier at Delilah (Wynn Las Vegas & Encore). Cristie has been recognized by Wine Enthusiast as a 40 under 40 somm and Wine Educator of the Year. Her role throughout the pandemic in bringing together the LA wine community, as well as her position as President of the United Sommelier's Foundation, are examples of her passion for bringing somms, distributors, and producers together under one roof for learning and support. Cristie has also created online courses for wine beginners dubbed "Driver's Ed" for wine. Her unique role in shaping the wine community in one of the country's most influential wine towns, and her contagious energy for learning and excellence in her trade is palpable. Enjoy!

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