Sean Tupper, CSW, Court of Master Sommeliers, Level 1
Senior Wine Scout
Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Garganega, Chardonnay
1982 Bordeaux: Lafite Rothschild, Margaux, Latour, Haut-Brion, Mouton-Rothschild, Petrus, and Cheval Blanc
Passion is the best word to describe my life and where I am today. My career started as a 12-year-old kid washing dishes, then college and 7 more years as a wine buyer trying to learn all I could. Then it hit me that the Wine business is where I wanted to be. I started playing at a few Wineries in Sonoma, then an opportunity to sell wine in San Francisco for Young's Market Company (Fine Wine Division) took over my life for the next 10 years. During this time I learned a lot about people, the good, the bad and the ugly. While working my passion I realized that people (including myself) need to enjoy more the experiences and memories that are associated with wine and spirits. My goal now is to enjoy family and friends and excel at my job while introducing the best wine this world has to offer to my customers. The better the wine, the more memories and experiences you will remember!! Remember that…