Lee Cohen
Wine and Spirits Specialist, CS, CSW
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About
Certified Sommelier with 25 years of management experience in the restaurant, hospitality and wine industry. Skilled in creating and developing award-winning wine lists for acclaimed fine dining restaurants based on their menu and clientele and building strong relationships with accounts and buyers to meet their specific needs and curate their luxury wine collections. Experienced in planning elaborate and exclusive wine tastings and dinners and in-depth staff trainings to boost sales, increase brand awareness and enhance wine education.
Passionate about creating a connection with each wine by sharing the individual stories and histories behind every bottle.
Achieved certification as a Sommelier in 2005 from Court of Master Sommeliers and certification as C.S.W. in 2009 from the Society of Wine Educators.
Experience
Certified Sommelier with 25 years of management experience in the restaurant, hospitality and wine industry. Skilled in creating and developing award-winning wine lists for acclaimed fine dining restaurants based on their menu and clientele and building strong relationships with accounts and buyers to meet their specific needs and curate their luxury wine collections. Experienced in planning elaborate and exclusive wine tastings and dinners and in-depth staff trainings to boost sales, increase brand awareness and enhance wine education.
Passionate about creating a connection with each wine by sharing the individual stories and histories behind every bottle.
Achieved certification as a Sommelier in 2005 from Court of Master Sommeliers and certification as C.S.W. in 2009 from the Society of Wine Educators.
Education
Culinary Institute of America and Boston University SHA Graduate
