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Sahar Gharai

Founder, Wine Buyer, and Sommelier at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge at La Dolce Vita Wine Lounge

Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the wine and spirits industry. Skilled Food & Beverage, Beverage Industry, Wine Education, and Retail Wine Sales. Strong operations professional with a Wine Professional Degree focused in Wine Steward/Sommelier from Apicius Culinary Insitute in Florence, Italy. I have also received my Level 3 Advanced Certification at the WSET, and my French Wine Scholar Certification from the Wine Scholar Guild.
 

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Brandon Tebbe MS

Master Sommelier, SWE ISG Certified Sommelier Certified Sherry Wine Expert and Ten Five Hospitality

Christian Shaum

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