BRIAN RUTTENCUTTER

Brian organizes and leads wine-paired dinners and wine tastings for non-profit organizations, corporations, and private parties. He plans each event selecting the wine choices and food pairings. Brian enjoys educating participants on the featured wines and wineries.  He specializes in events that range from small, intimate private dinner parties to large fundraising galas. 

Brian possesses expertise in both domestic and international wines and wineries and has developed many contacts in the industry. He is  passionate about wine and enthusiastically shares his insights into the wines, wineries, winemakers, production processes, and wine regions featured at all of his events. Brian's goal is to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for the wonderful world of wine.

Brian's formal wine training includes studying under Master Somm Peter Neptune and achieving several internationally recognized wine credentials, including the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 and the Wine Scholar Guild French Wine Scholar (FWS) certifications.