Andrew Sutton

"I've always thought the best restaurants reflect the personality of the chef." - Andrew Sutton, 2003

When you're the executive chef at one of the country's finest restaurants, culinary passion seems to come natural, but for Andrew Sutton, a more humble beginning spawned his love affair with fine cuisine and success. Be sure to view Mr. Sutton's entire bio.

Sommelier of the Year: Master Sommelier Michael Jordan, Napa Rose

Michael Jordan, a Master Sommelier, is the General Manager of Napa Rose at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and the wine educator for the Disneyland Resort. Jordan oversees an award-winning wine list. Additionally, he is widely loved for nurturing the careers of many young wine professionals. Since 2001, Jordan has personally taught 250 students who subsequently passed the Court's Introductory Sommeliers Course, and six students who passed the Advanced Exam.

Winemaker of the Year: Adam Tolmach, Ojai Vineyards

Since 1983, Adam Tolmach has been producing Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, Chardonnays and other varietals from California's South Central Coast. Considered by many to be one of America's true winemaking visionaries, he is notoriously reclusive and quiet. Adam Tolmach will be on hand for a rare public appearance.

Karen MacNeil, A.C.W.P., Chairman, Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of American in the Napa Valley. She is a James Bears Award winner, the European Wine Council's 2005 Educator of the Year, and author of The Wine Bible. Ms. MacNeil is also the host of the PBS series "Wine, Food, & Friends" and the founder and editor of the Internet channel WineTasteTV.

Stephen D. Tanzer is editor and publisher of International Wine Cellar, the first American wine periodical to be translated into French and Japanese. He is the author of The WineAccess Buyer's Guide and has also served at Senior Editor and wine columnist for Food & Wine Magazine.

Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast's West Coast Editor for over a decade, and author of A Wine Journey Along the Russian River, and more recently New Classic Winemakers of California. Steve constantly fascinates his audiences with his comprehensive knowledge of wines, winemakers, and the land that makes them.