About Me

Luis Rios

Sommelier and Wine Educator who wants the people in United States and Puerto Rico to fall in love with wine the same way he did. He holds the title of Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers and is currently studying for his Advanced Sommelier Exam.

"One of the most frequent questions I get from people is: What is your favorite wine?

After so many hours of studying, learning, and tasting wines, I believe this is one of the most challenging questions to answer for many reasons. While I was studying for my certification, I started to grow my respect and appreciation for the many crafters involved in wine production. Year after year, they provide us with a bottle of wine at our tables that symbolize not only their country, region, and culture but also their passion and their values and beliefs. For this reason, I think it is not fair to have one "favorite," but I do love a lot of wine regions and their different styles.

One of the reasons why I decided to start studying the world of wine is because, as a human being, I noticed that we still have so many wars. I see many regions that suffer from hunger and poverty. I see racism manifested in many ways that affect and repulse me. But I am a dreamer and believe change can happen if we all come together and begin to build a better future for our children and the next generations to come.

And I can't think of a better way to express this than by sitting with a glass of wine together at the table like a big family to enjoy the good things in life with the people we love."

Cheers! #tastewithme🍷

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