Ren Neuman of NYC’s Joseph Leonard on the Challenges of Stepping into the Beverage Director Position Amidst a Pandemic
posted on July 1, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Seth Corr of Greens in San Francisco on Transitioning to a Vegetarian Menu and Beverage Trends in a New Era for Restaurants
posted on June 30, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
L.A. Meat Cute: Burgers & Wine
When challenged to match Los Angeles’s burgers with wine, six local retailers went head to head to find the perfect pair.
posted on June 24, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Dallas: Monarch
posted on June 15, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Evan Hansen of Selden Standard in Detroit, MI on Restaurants as Entertainment through a Boost in Cocktails and Interesting Wine Varieties
posted on April 19, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: Antico Nuovo
posted on April 12, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Marianna Caldwell of Cassia in Santa Monica, CA on Boosting Riesling and Wine Sales Amidst Rising Cocktail Interest
posted on February 15, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021


Thomas Whalen.
Sales Manager
Tom worked in fine wine sales at Zachy’s in Westchester and Crush in NYC before joining the W&S team handling advertising sales. A graduate of Skidmore College, Tom got his start in the industry through hospitality, including a stint as the GM and partner in Post Office Bar. He has also done consulting work for private clients on their wine cellars.
Tom brings a depth of knowledge to his role and, when he’s not networking with marketers, he’s busy raising his one-year-old son, listening to classic rock, or dipping back into Jon Bonné’s California Wine.


Alissa Bica
Tastings Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


David Paradela
Associate Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Corey Warren
Tastings Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Annette Farrell
Production Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Susannah Smith
Editorial Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Roy Schneider Jr.
Director of Finance
Roy joined Wine & Spirits in 2003 to oversee the daily and long-term finances of the magazine. He handles cash flow works alongside the publisher to develop and fine tune strategic plans; Roy also manages basic business operations of the company—from IT to human resources. If there’s a problem, he’ll solve it.
Having begun his career on Wall Street, Roy holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and has worked for a number of corporate and boutique firms from New York to Japan. While he clearly enjoys wines—having, over the years, sampled many thousands—he remains true to his Caribbean roots and maintains a primary love for rum.


Stephanie Johnson
Italian Wine Critic
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Chloe Jenkins
Account Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
If you would like to continue using our Wine Search, please create an account with us today.


Seth Corr of Greens in San Francisco on Transitioning to a Vegetarian Menu and Beverage Trends in a New Era for Restaurants
posted on June 30, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
L.A. Meat Cute: Burgers & Wine
When challenged to match Los Angeles’s burgers with wine, six local retailers went head to head to find the perfect pair.
posted on June 24, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Dallas: Monarch
posted on June 15, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Evan Hansen of Selden Standard in Detroit, MI on Restaurants as Entertainment through a Boost in Cocktails and Interesting Wine Varieties
posted on April 19, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: Antico Nuovo
posted on April 12, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Marianna Caldwell of Cassia in Santa Monica, CA on Boosting Riesling and Wine Sales Amidst Rising Cocktail Interest
posted on February 15, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021


Thomas Whalen.
Sales Manager
Tom worked in fine wine sales at Zachy’s in Westchester and Crush in NYC before joining the W&S team handling advertising sales. A graduate of Skidmore College, Tom got his start in the industry through hospitality, including a stint as the GM and partner in Post Office Bar. He has also done consulting work for private clients on their wine cellars.
Tom brings a depth of knowledge to his role and, when he’s not networking with marketers, he’s busy raising his one-year-old son, listening to classic rock, or dipping back into Jon Bonné’s California Wine.


Alissa Bica
Tastings Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


David Paradela
Associate Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Corey Warren
Tastings Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Annette Farrell
Production Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Susannah Smith
Editorial Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Roy Schneider Jr.
Director of Finance
Roy joined Wine & Spirits in 2003 to oversee the daily and long-term finances of the magazine. He handles cash flow works alongside the publisher to develop and fine tune strategic plans; Roy also manages basic business operations of the company—from IT to human resources. If there’s a problem, he’ll solve it.
Having begun his career on Wall Street, Roy holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and has worked for a number of corporate and boutique firms from New York to Japan. While he clearly enjoys wines—having, over the years, sampled many thousands—he remains true to his Caribbean roots and maintains a primary love for rum.


Stephanie Johnson
Italian Wine Critic
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Chloe Jenkins
Account Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
If you would like to continue using our Wine Search, please create an account with us today.


L.A. Meat Cute: Burgers & Wine
When challenged to match Los Angeles’s burgers with wine, six local retailers went head to head to find the perfect pair.
posted on June 24, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Dallas: Monarch
posted on June 15, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Evan Hansen of Selden Standard in Detroit, MI on Restaurants as Entertainment through a Boost in Cocktails and Interesting Wine Varieties
posted on April 19, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: Antico Nuovo
posted on April 12, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Marianna Caldwell of Cassia in Santa Monica, CA on Boosting Riesling and Wine Sales Amidst Rising Cocktail Interest
posted on February 15, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021


Thomas Whalen.
Sales Manager
Tom worked in fine wine sales at Zachy’s in Westchester and Crush in NYC before joining the W&S team handling advertising sales. A graduate of Skidmore College, Tom got his start in the industry through hospitality, including a stint as the GM and partner in Post Office Bar. He has also done consulting work for private clients on their wine cellars.
Tom brings a depth of knowledge to his role and, when he’s not networking with marketers, he’s busy raising his one-year-old son, listening to classic rock, or dipping back into Jon Bonné’s California Wine.


Alissa Bica
Tastings Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


David Paradela
Associate Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Corey Warren
Tastings Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Annette Farrell
Production Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Susannah Smith
Editorial Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Roy Schneider Jr.
Director of Finance
Roy joined Wine & Spirits in 2003 to oversee the daily and long-term finances of the magazine. He handles cash flow works alongside the publisher to develop and fine tune strategic plans; Roy also manages basic business operations of the company—from IT to human resources. If there’s a problem, he’ll solve it.
Having begun his career on Wall Street, Roy holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and has worked for a number of corporate and boutique firms from New York to Japan. While he clearly enjoys wines—having, over the years, sampled many thousands—he remains true to his Caribbean roots and maintains a primary love for rum.


Stephanie Johnson
Italian Wine Critic
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Chloe Jenkins
Account Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
If you would like to continue using our Wine Search, please create an account with us today.


Dallas: Monarch
posted on June 15, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Evan Hansen of Selden Standard in Detroit, MI on Restaurants as Entertainment through a Boost in Cocktails and Interesting Wine Varieties
posted on April 19, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: Antico Nuovo
posted on April 12, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Marianna Caldwell of Cassia in Santa Monica, CA on Boosting Riesling and Wine Sales Amidst Rising Cocktail Interest
posted on February 15, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021


Thomas Whalen.
Sales Manager
Tom worked in fine wine sales at Zachy’s in Westchester and Crush in NYC before joining the W&S team handling advertising sales. A graduate of Skidmore College, Tom got his start in the industry through hospitality, including a stint as the GM and partner in Post Office Bar. He has also done consulting work for private clients on their wine cellars.
Tom brings a depth of knowledge to his role and, when he’s not networking with marketers, he’s busy raising his one-year-old son, listening to classic rock, or dipping back into Jon Bonné’s California Wine.


Alissa Bica
Tastings Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


David Paradela
Associate Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Corey Warren
Tastings Editor
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Annette Farrell
Production Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Susannah Smith
Editorial Coordinator
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Roy Schneider Jr.
Director of Finance
Roy joined Wine & Spirits in 2003 to oversee the daily and long-term finances of the magazine. He handles cash flow works alongside the publisher to develop and fine tune strategic plans; Roy also manages basic business operations of the company—from IT to human resources. If there’s a problem, he’ll solve it.
Having begun his career on Wall Street, Roy holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and has worked for a number of corporate and boutique firms from New York to Japan. While he clearly enjoys wines—having, over the years, sampled many thousands—he remains true to his Caribbean roots and maintains a primary love for rum.


Stephanie Johnson
Italian Wine Critic
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Chloe Jenkins
Account Manager
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
If you would like to continue using our Wine Search, please create an account with us today.


Evan Hansen of Selden Standard in Detroit, MI on Restaurants as Entertainment through a Boost in Cocktails and Interesting Wine Varieties
posted on April 19, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: Antico Nuovo
posted on April 12, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Marianna Caldwell of Cassia in Santa Monica, CA on Boosting Riesling and Wine Sales Amidst Rising Cocktail Interest
posted on February 15, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021
Los Angeles: Antico Nuovo
posted on April 12, 2022
by Alissa Bica
Marianna Caldwell of Cassia in Santa Monica, CA on Boosting Riesling and Wine Sales Amidst Rising Cocktail Interest
posted on February 15, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021
Marianna Caldwell of Cassia in Santa Monica, CA on Boosting Riesling and Wine Sales Amidst Rising Cocktail Interest
posted on February 15, 2022
interview by Alissa Bica
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021
Los Angeles: The Girl and The Goat
posted on January 8, 2022
by Alissa Bica
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021
The Sommelier Shift
As restaurants reopen across the country, sommeliers adapt to the new normal
posted on August 21, 2021


Thomas Whalen.
Sales ManagerTom worked in fine wine sales at Zachy’s in Westchester and Crush in NYC before joining the W&S team handling advertising sales. A graduate of Skidmore College, Tom got his start in the industry through hospitality, including a stint as the GM and partner in Post Office Bar. He has also done consulting work for private clients on their wine cellars.
Tom brings a depth of knowledge to his role and, when he’s not networking with marketers, he’s busy raising his one-year-old son, listening to classic rock, or dipping back into Jon Bonné’s California Wine.


Alissa Bica
Tastings CoordinatorBased in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


David Paradela
Associate EditorBased in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Corey Warren
Tastings EditorBased in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Annette Farrell
Production ManagerBased in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Susannah Smith
Editorial CoordinatorBased in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Roy Schneider Jr.
Director of FinanceRoy joined Wine & Spirits in 2003 to oversee the daily and long-term finances of the magazine. He handles cash flow works alongside the publisher to develop and fine tune strategic plans; Roy also manages basic business operations of the company—from IT to human resources. If there’s a problem, he’ll solve it.
Having begun his career on Wall Street, Roy holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and has worked for a number of corporate and boutique firms from New York to Japan. While he clearly enjoys wines—having, over the years, sampled many thousands—he remains true to his Caribbean roots and maintains a primary love for rum.


Stephanie Johnson
Italian Wine CriticBased in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.


Chloe Jenkins
Account ManagerBased in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Alissa Bica is a sommelier at 71 Above as well as Tastings Coordinator at Wine & Spirits. She also co-runs the home wine tasting company, Côte Brune and Blonde. In any rare moments of free time, she writes about obscure grape varieties in the blog Off the Beaten Wine Path.
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