Jorge R. Hernandez
A passionate Wine Educator since 1983, Jorge has worked in a variety of roles in the fine wine industry. Initially beginning his career as an independent wine consultant, Jorge’s “Palate For Hire” business attracted the attention of a number of clients including importers, distributors, retailers, and restaurateurs alike. His previous employers include Monsieur Touton Selection, R.H. Phillips, Kendall Jackson’s Artisans and Estates, Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Company, and Diageo. In the mid 1990s, Jorge also wrote and recorded a series of fine wine radio spots that were broadcast weekly in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
Jorge is currently employed by WJ Deutsch and Sons, where he is the Director of Corporate Education and Training. He travels extensively both domestically and internationally conducting Educational Seminars for all aspects of the beverage alcohol industry and the public at large. When not on the road, Jorge makes his home in Connecticut with his wife Ellen and his 2 sons.
