Kerrin Laz
Wine Director | kerrin.laz@deandeluca.com
Growing up on the east end of Long Island in New York, Kerrin was first introduced to wine from witnessing the evolution of surrounding sod fields and potato farms to vineyards of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. While studying at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kerrin’s palate broadened, working at the esteemed Crook’s Corner and Anotherthyme in Durham, North Carolina. Through her experiences with working in the restaurant world, Kerrin realized her true passion was the world of great food & wine.
In 2003, Kerrin decided to make wine her profession and began her career with DEAN & DELUCA, where she started as the Wine Buyer for the Washington, DC store. After three years, she felt the urge to broaden her wine knowledge and responsibilities and made the cross-country move to Napa Valley, to manage and create the wine selection for the St. Helena, California DEAN & DELUCA.
Today, as Wine Director for DEAN & DELUCA, Kerrin concentrates her efforts on product selection for the company both domestically and internationally and has become an integral member of the most established and up-and-coming star vintner community. Her palate rivals some of the most esteemed wine critics for California wine and has earned her access to the best of the new introductions in the California wine world. Kerrin is also a freelance journalist for Edible Communities Publication and since 2007 and has been a judge on the wine panel for the Food & Wine Magazine’s American Wine Awards.
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March 16
‘Tis the season for private wine tastings! As I begin to source and acquire new spring offerings into our DEAN & DELUCA cellar, our wine friends from near and far are beginning to make their way into the Napa Valley again. In the last few weeks, I’ve hosted some great groups (one from Ranchos Palos Verdes CA, one from Fresno CA, and one from Ft Lauderdale FL) for some incredible private tastings. And I have to say, I really outdid myself with some of these line-ups – they’re an amazing collection of wines. And the likelihood of being able to taste these new offerings at one seating? VERY unlikely. Hosting these private tasting is just another perk we offer to our great DEAN & DELUCA customers when they come visit us in the Napa Valley. How do you get to be a part of this? The process begins when you sign up for our mailing list. Email me at wine@deandeluca.com to sign up!
Here are a few photos of some of the wines I included in some recent private tastings that we hosted.
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Michael Green
michael.green@deandeluca.com
1-888-888-1343 ext. 3390
After graduating from Saint Mary’s College, Michael started his career in wine sales & marketing with Agustin Huneeus’ portfolio of luxury wine brands including Quintessa, Faust, and Illumination as well their Chilean winery Veramonte. Working his way to the artisan genre of the wine business, Michael moved on toward national sales with respected Pinot Noir producer, Black Kite Cellars based out of the Anderson Valley & San Francisco. During this same time, Michael was introduced to the retail, wine club and wine bar side of the industry while working with The California Wine Merchant in San Francisco.
A Certified Wine Professional from the Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America-Greystone as well as achieving the Advanced Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in London, Michael is now well on his way through the Diploma program of the WSET, the precursor program for the Institute of Masters of Wine. Well acquainted with the wine regions of the world, Michael is excited to focus on the best wines of California with DEAN & DELUCA.
Sadie Semrau
sadie.semrau@deandeluca.com
1-888-888-1343 ext 3392
Born and raised in the Napa Valley, Sadie has been influenced by the California food & wine industry from a young age. After spending her formative college years in Santa Cruz, Sadie continued her fascination of food & wine in the diverse wine & culinary exploitations of the Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur coast areas although eventually leading her back to the Napa Valley, the heart of the California wine country. With seven years experience in the food and wine business, Sadie has impressive skills in public relations, wine inventory logistics and business management. In her free time, Sadie enjoys the great outdoors and exploring new wineries.
