________________ Joe Ziller
Joe is a proud graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, where he majored in Business Administration, Political Science, American History, and English. He used his education to specialize in fields such as Sales and Management, but makes it a priority to save time for the youth of St. Augustine. Joe has coached basketball for the St. Johns County recreation Department league, Police Athletic League, AAU, and St. Augustine High School.
It was a chance visit to a tasting room in 2013 that made Joe realize the beauty of wine and everything that comes with it. That particular experience left Joe with a burning desire to learn more about the wine industry. He immediately researched different wine classes and came across Tony Porcellini's Bordeaux Blending Class. Attending Tony's class opened Joe's eyes to the joy and simple pleasures of wine and that pairing, between sommelier and student, provided the catalyst for what would soon become Carrera Wine Cellar.
In addition to the Bordeaux Blending Class, Joe has also completed Legacy Hospitality's wine course and has attended many classes conducted by John Siduit, owner of Vintage Vino in Kissimmee, FL (formerly of Wine Spectator). Joe was even fortunate enough to attend a class on tasting wines of South America held at Vinopolis in London, England.
Joe's thirst for knowledge is continuous. Gladly will he learn, and gladly will he teach. Joe teaches wine classes at Carrera Wine Cellar and would be honored to have you join him. Please visit soon and let’s SIP, SHOP, LEARN and CHAT!
It was a chance visit to a tasting room in 2013 that made Joe realize the beauty of wine and everything that comes with it. That particular experience left Joe with a burning desire to learn more about the wine industry. He immediately researched different wine classes and came across Tony Porcellini's Bordeaux Blending Class. Attending Tony's class opened Joe's eyes to the joy and simple pleasures of wine and that pairing, between sommelier and student, provided the catalyst for what would soon become Carrera Wine Cellar.
In addition to the Bordeaux Blending Class, Joe has also completed Legacy Hospitality's wine course and has attended many classes conducted by John Siduit, owner of Vintage Vino in Kissimmee, FL (formerly of Wine Spectator). Joe was even fortunate enough to attend a class on tasting wines of South America held at Vinopolis in London, England.
Joe's thirst for knowledge is continuous. Gladly will he learn, and gladly will he teach. Joe teaches wine classes at Carrera Wine Cellar and would be honored to have you join him. Please visit soon and let’s SIP, SHOP, LEARN and CHAT!