About

Wine importer since 1992, I am also a full-time consultant to the wine industry, write wine business books and teach at San Diego State University. I have been keynote speaker at wine festivals and conferences in the US and Australia. For six years I was on the Australian Trade Bureau's Wine Board.

Featured Work

How to Import Wine - An Insider's Guide | 2nd edition

2018

Fundamentals of wine importing and US wine distribution including sourcing, regulations, presentations, budgeting, marketing and sales. Updated from 2011 1st edition.

Other Works

  • The Exporter's Handbook to the U.S. Wine Market

    2016

  • How to Import Wine - An Insider's Guide

    2011

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Professional Wine Book US 2011 - Gourmand International

Press and Media Mentions