Shayn Bjornholm is a Master Sommelier and holds the Examination Director position for the Court of Master Sommeliers. In this episode, Jackie and I connect with Shayn on several important topics about the wine and beverage industry. As a top educator, Shayn is a fantastic resource and a wealth of knowledge. Check out this exciting episode for a refreshing perspective on wine education in the United States.
About me
Born and raised in Colorado, Brett Zimmerman discovered his passion for wine as a waiter while studying at the University of Colorado. His love of food and wine and high ambition, landed him sommelier positions at the highly acclaimed Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago and celebrated restaurant Aqua, gaining tremendous knowledge along the way. He successfully opened his own restaurant, Mateo in his native state, and after three years, he left the restaurant business to focus on his true passion – fine wine – taking a position as Colorado’s General Manager of the American Fine Wine Division of Southern Wine and Spirits. This dedication to his craft culminated in the spring of 2007, when Zimmerman successfully passed his Masters Examination and earned the highly coveted distinction of Master Sommelier (only 269 hold this certification in the world!).
