Wine and Spirits Consultant, Training and Events
Beverage Savant
Libation
an act or instance of drinking, often ceremoniously
Curated
carefully chosen and thoughtfully organized or presented
Judy Donahoe
Wine and Spirits Professional, Consultant, Experiential Training and Events
Judy Donahoe has worked in retail, restaurant management and for wine and spirits wholesalers for most of her professional life. Most recently, Ms Donahoe was the Head Sommelier at Brush Creek Ranch, a luxury resort in Wyoming ranked #5 in the world by Conde Nast Traveler.
Formerly the Brand Education Manager-in the western United States for Moet Hennessy USA, her skillset is teaching and leading wine and spirits workshops and seminars that make learning interesting, fun and relevant. Her commitment is to be the ultimate storyteller and instill confidence and knowledge about wine and spirits to everyone.
Her certifications include: WSET L3 Wine and Spirits, A Certified Wine Educator with the Society of Wine Educators, A graduate of the Business/Entrepreneur Certification-Renaissance Entrepreneur Center, a Beverage Alcohol Resource (BAR) program graduate, a French Wine Scholar, an authorized educator with WSET, a Certified Specialist of Spirits with the Society of Wine Educators and a certificate holder for Champagne MOOC.
Ms. Donahoe is also a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and the United States Bartender’s Guild and is a pastry school graduate from Tante Marie French cooking school in San Francisco, CA.