Michael Scaffidi is an Advanced Sommelier with more than two decades of experience spanning Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hospitality, and wine education. His career includes The French Laundry, Jean-Georges, Union Square Cafe, and leadership roles as Wine Director and Beverage Director in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Today, he hosts immersive wine experiences, consults on restaurant wine programs, and helps guests discover that the best bottle is the one with the best story. He is also the author of the forthcoming memoir Stop Working. Finish This Bottle.