Wendy Crispell- Certified Specialist of Wine, Wine andSpirit Education Trust Advanced Certification
Wendy Crispell is a NY wine professional with a background rich in all things culinary. From a winning appearance on the Food Networks Taste Test to her multiple first place awards in national cocktail creation competitions she has been known for her innovative, artistic approach and continuing thirst for knowledge. From the day she received her first cookbook at the age of five Wendy has been hooked on learning more about the culinary arts and sharing her knowledge with others.
After 10 years behind the stove at her own bistro Wendy's interest in artisanal cheese led her to complete both the Master and Professional Certificates from The Artisanal Cheese Center in New York. As a result of these classes her love of wine pairings took hold and caused her to seek out more knowledge. Starting by working with Kevin Zraly at his Windows on the World Wine School she went on to complete both the Intermediate and Advanced Certificates from London's prestigious Wine and Spirits Educational Trust, achieve her Certified Specialist of Wine status and to study abroad at both the German Wine Academy and Ecole Du Vin in Bordeaux France.
To further expand her knowledge she left to explore the wine regions of Europe with stops in the fromage caves of France and the incredible cheese shops of London including the shrine of cheese Neal's Yard Dairy. Upon her return to the states she got her hands dirty in the wine cellars of the Hudson Valley and continued her WSET and Society of Wine Educators studies. Currently Wendy is planning a wine study tour of the regions of Austria later in the year.
In 2007 she founded Wendy Crispell Wine to share with others her enthusiasm for wine, cheese,spirits, beer and food pairing in a fun, relaxed, educational way leaving all the snobbery and intimidation at the door.
Wendy has led workshops at The Hudson Valley Food and Wine Festival, Bounty of the Hudson and City Winery in NYC. Her unique corporate presentations have been featured at events with American Express, Lufthansa, JP Morgan and various other companies in the fields of film, finance and numerous corporate as well as private events Tri State area.
Join her for one of her special "Wine and Cheeses of the World Weekly Workshops" or schedule your own event for a memorable, entertaining way to engage your guests!
