Sommelier and author Marnie Old is one of the country’s leading drinks experts and a breath of fresh air in the wine trade. She serves as director of vinlightenment for Boisset Collection, one of the world’s leading fine wine firms based in Burgundy and Napa Valley. Marnie’s influence as an educator has revolutionized how wine is taught worldwide, most notably through the award winning Wine: A Tasting Course, an infographic introduction to wine published by DK and now available in 17 languages. Formerly the director of wine studies for Manhattan’s esteemed French Culinary Institute, Marnie also served as the founding education chairperson for the American Sommelier Association. In her remarkable career, Marnie has designed wine programs for restaurants like Morimoto in Manhattan and consulted for retailers, vintners and trade associations. In addition to travelling the world as an ambassador at large for Boisset Collection, she also writes for newspapers and magazines.
