Meet the team

The people behind the guides

Writers, winemakers, sommeliers and travelers — the wine-obsessed people who research, taste and write every Winetraveler guide.

Winetraveler is the largest wine-tourism site in the United States, helping hundreds of thousands of travelers each month plan where to taste, stay and explore. The writers, winemakers and sommeliers below research and write every guide you’ll find here.

GSGreig Santos-BuchTravel & Wine Writer, Co-Founder138 articlesNCNick CarusoDirector of Mobile TechnologyCSCharlie Santos-BuchCo-Founder & Chairman1 articleELElmer LaydonChief Financial OfficerJMJamie MetzgarDigital Editor29 articlesSWStacey WittigFood, Wine & Travel Journalist7 articlesCSCraig StoltzTravel Journalist1 articleSBSteve BaloffExecutive AdvisorVBVirginie BooneWine Writer & Reviewer, Travel Journalist1 articleBRBruce RosettoExecutive Advisor & Legal CouncilJCJacqueline ColemanWine & Travel Writer24 articlesCTCheryl TiuInternational Food, Travel & Lifestyle Journalist4 articlesLPLenore ParrDigital Editor35 articlesJUJordi UstrellWinemaker, Tour Guide & Master of Tourism Management and PhD in Business and Economics6 articlesLZLori ZainoSenior Writer86 articlesPBPamela & Gary BakerFood, Wine, and Travel Writers14 articlesMSMark StockTravel Journalist10 articlesALAllison LevineItalian Wine Specialist & Wine Writer9 articlesAMAlyse MiziaChampagne Specialist5 articlesSPSarah PhillipsWine Writer, Educator & Marketer4 articlesALAndrea LemieuxAuthor & Turkish Wine Specialist2 articlesJMJaime MazurTravel, Wine & Lifestyle Writer2 articlesFLFranco LorenziCo-Founder & Chief Technology OfficerCRCindy RynningWine Writer9 articlesMLMai LiaoWine Broker & Event PlannerMBMargot BiggTravel Journalist5 articlesJBJeff BareillesWriter, Hospitality Consultant, Sommelier & Custom Cocktail Developer13 articlesAPAdrian PrietoWine Writer6 articlesCGCarl GiavantiWine Travel Journalist12 articlesAEAlessandra EstevesDirector of Education, DipWSET, FWS, SWS, CSW, Florida Wine Academy2 articlesEBEdward BurkeAccounting & ControllerKOKristen OliveriFood, Travel, Wine, Finance and Lifestyle Journalist9 articlesCDCarrie DykesWine Writer & Wine Judge17 articlesAGAmanda Claire GoodwinWine Writer4 articlesKEKate Meyers EmeryWine Writer & Educator11 articlesASAlexandria SarovichSommelier & Wine Writer9 articlesMLMaisie LymanWinemaker & Educator7 articlesJFJoe FielyManaging Partner & Wine Director at Joe's Imports1 articleKHKendra Hathway1 articleTTTania TomaszewskaWine & Travel Writer1 article
About Winetraveler

Winetraveler.com is currently the largest wine tourism-focused website in the United States. Each month, our website helps hundreds of thousands of travelers across multiple demographics plan their perfect wine vacations to destinations all over the world.

On Winetraveler, you’ll find a suite of tools, advice and inspiration to prepare you for your next dream adventure. Shop our team’s selection of exceptional wines from around the world, or browse our detailed travel guides and itineraries to cut back on the amount of time it takes to plan your trip. From top wineries to restaurants, luxury resorts, wine bars and tour operators, we work directly with partners all over the world to bring unique experiences to our users. This website is updated daily with new possibilities.

Whether you’re an experienced traveler or amateur wine enthusiast, we’ll help you discover new destinations (or new routes through old ones) that align with your personal travel preferences. When you’re not on the tasting trail, try our wine selections and get inspired to visit the regions where they’re crafted.