Certified Sommelier and founder of Confidence Uncorked, a wine education and marketing consultancy. Sonoma-based with roots in marketing, sales, viticulture, and hospitality. On a mission to make wine fun and accessible for all.
Certified Sommelier and WSET Level 4 Diploma. Wine educator at PRIMA Vini, Italian wine specialist, and founder of a Northern Italy food and wine tourism program. 15 years across Livermore Valley and beyond.
Miggi Demeyer
Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers), Le Cordon Bleu graduate, and Bay Area wine consultant. Author of two books, including Napa Valley (2025). Wine educator for private and corporate clients since 2013.
One of America's first 15 Master Sommeliers, 1991 James Beard Sommelier of the Year, and co-founder of Virtual Vineyards — the first business to sell wine on the internet. Co-proprietor, Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, San Francisco.
John Jackson (AttorneySomm) is an attorney, DipWSET (Merit) wine expert & author of Napa Valley Decoded. Featured in Wine Enthusiast & Forbes, w/ 3.2M+ YouTube views & 41K+ Instagram followers, has visited 500+ wineries across 100+ wine regions worldwide
Author, Dave McIntyre's WineLine on Substack (recommended by WSJ); Associate Wine Editor of SOMM Journal. Former Washington Post wine columnist (2008-2025). Contributor, World Atlas of Wine 8th & 9th editions.
Sarah Looper
WSET Diploma, Certified Wine Educator, and Master Sommelier candidate with 25+ years in food and wine. Founder of Loopersomm wine education & travel company. CIA Napa Valley–trained and CU Boulder European History alumna.
Writer-at-Large, Wine Enthusiast; Certified Sommelier and 15-year Wine Director at One Market, SF. Judge, SF International Wine Competition and TEXSOM. Founding mentor, Wine Unify and Bâtonnage Forum
Ranier Reglos
Certified Sommelier and Beverage Director for Sabio Hospitality Group, overseeing wine and cocktail programs across three Tri-Valley restaurants, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence–winning Sabio on Main.
WSET 3, Cava Educator, Certified Specialist of Wine as well as a wine judge, writer & educator. A native Houstonian and tax attorney, she loves sharing her passion for wine, food, & travel. Follow her vinous adventures at www.thecorkscrewconcierge.com
WSET Diploma, Certified Specialist of Wine, and creator of top wine Instagram Watch Me Sip. Sonoma-based tastemaker with 10+ years in wine marketing, reaching millions with her digital-first approach to wine storytelling.
Award-winning wine blogger (Grape Experiences, est. 2011), WSET Level 3 with Merit, and member of the prestigious Circle of Wine Writers. Contributing Editor, Slow Wine Guide 2024–2026. Judge, Central Coast Wine Competition 2022–2025.
Certified Sommelier, Chef, and Livermore Valley advocate. Alumni of Bohemian Club, Roka Akor SF, and Darcie Kent Vineyards. Host of Through the Grapevine podcast and Vice-Chair of Livermore's General Planning Advisory Committee.
WSET Level 3 with Merit, Italian Wine Scholar, and press trip veteran across Sicily, Chianti Classico, Navarra, and Livermore Valley. Judge, Uncorked 2025. Wine retreat organizer in Umbria, Italy.
