Our Team
Our Team of Sommeliers
Expert advice from the most experienced professionals
The wines will be selected by a team of experienced and well- informed professional tasters.
Collectively our team has tasted over 30,000 wines a year and present only those that exceed the expectations defined by their price, providing significant value to our clientele. Our best selections are made available through a daily email, supported by a selection of singular wines that are featured in our online store.
Master Sommelier
William Sherer
Master Sommelier
In an effort to develop and give back to the food and beverage community, Sherer helps to mentor and develop other Sommeliers in the large pool of talented local Sommeliers.
Wine Director
Rob Renteria
Advanced Sommelier
My professional goal is to learn about wine through tasting and discussion; to appreciate what’s in my glass, and hope it offers a moment of reflection.
Wine Director
Tonya Pitts
Certified Sommelier
My personal mission is to excite as many people as possible about wine. I don’t want to use the word demystify but I want wine tasting to make sense. Wine is a enjoyable and fantastic thing to drink and study.
Wine Director
Lindsey Young
Advanced Sommelier
Lindsey has a strong passion for education and travel. She is always studying with the aspiration of becoming a Master Sommelier. With that knowledge base, she would love to consult for restaurants around the world, helping to build their beverage programs while cultivating wine cultures within the establishments.
Wine Director
Evan Hufford
Advanced Sommelier
I have always taken a tremendous amount of joy in teaching the staff at my restaurants. I remember how incredibly intimidated I was by the world of wine when I started as a back server in fine dining, so now I truly enjoy attempting to make it as approachable as possible for newcomers.
Our Leadership Team
chair manager
Ruben Morancy
Founder
Over 20 years of experience in Wine and Spirits. From working with ultra-premium brands as account Manager for the renowned Young’s Market Estates Group.
market strategist
Mark Newman
CEO Ewine.com
Mark has judged the Los Angeles International Wine Competition for 23 consecutive years and also judges the California State Fair and the San Diego International Wine Competition.
Chair Manager
Walter Moore
Certified Sommeliere
A Food, Wine and Spirit education, sales and brand building professional for 20 years.
Chair manager
Tonya Pitts
Founding Member
Tonya has spent several decades in the Food and Beverage industry as a Sommelier and Wine Director. She has been featured in, and a judge for, Wine & Spirits magazine, Tasting Panel, and numerous news and industry publications.