Top 68 New York Wine Influencers in 2026

1. Ryan & Christopher Goydos

Bio Twins drinking wine🍷
NYC / NJ📍
*****@supervinobros.com📩 Instagram Handle @supervinobros Instagram Followers 249.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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2. Michelle A. Chen

Bio NYC Attorney 💼 + CMS Certified Sommelier🍷
💌: *****@legallywined.com
Making wine unpretentious Instagram Handle @legallywined Instagram Followers 104.7K Type Macro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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3. Pascaline Lepeltier

Bio 📖 - Mille Vignes @maisonhachettepratique & One Thousand Vines @octopus_books_
🍾 - @chambers.nyc
✍️ - @larvf_mag
🍇- @chepikawine w/ @nkendallwine Instagram Handle @pascalinelepeltier Instagram Followers 89.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +6% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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4. Jennifer Christie K

Bio •🍼 New mom
•🫀Passion for Natural Wellness
• This is MY ONLY ACCOUNT *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @jenniferchristieny Instagram Followers 84.9K Follower Growth (3mo) -3% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York, United States
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5. Aldo Sohm

Bio Wine Director @lebernardinny & @sohmbar
Best Sommelier in the World 2008
Wine Simple & Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings
Zalto Glasses *****@aldosohm.com Instagram Handle @aldosohm Instagram Followers 84.6K Follower Growth (3mo) +6% Type Micro Gender Male Location New York, United States
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6. Eunhee Kwon

Bio hi i’m eunhee 👋
a designer turned sommelier in nyc
*****@beccamgmt.com Instagram Handle @ehk.vin Instagram Followers 82.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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7. Sarah Looper

Bio 🎙️Changing how America enjoys wine
🍷Wine Enthusiast Future40
👩‍🎓DipWSET, CMS Advanced
🇮🇹 Italian Wine Ambassador
🍾Somm @ilbuconyc
#sommforeveryone *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @loopersomm Instagram Followers 73.5K Type Micro Gender Female Location Brooklyn, New York, United States
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8. Eric Asimov

Bio http://www.nytimes.com/by/eric-asimov *****@nytimes.com Instagram Handle @ericasimov Instagram Followers 57.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Location New York, United States
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9. Nicole Muscari

Bio 🍷Wine Consultant & Creator
🍇Sharing wine tips, recs, and travel
📋 Wine Program @tourmaline.nyc
📧*****@gmail.com
👇🏼Join my Wine Club! Instagram Handle @grapechic Instagram Followers 55.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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10. Xingyu Chen

Bio 🍷Wine shouldn’t be intimidating
📍Live in NYC🗽Traveling the 🌎
🍇Wine Blogger | Content Creator
📸All pics by me ©
👇Follow me to learn more about wine *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @winememoir Instagram Followers 47.1K Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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11. Jason Tran

Bio 📍 NYC「Fitness, Real Estate, AI, Somm, Student」 *****@mrjasontran.com Instagram Handle @jasonnart Instagram Followers 46.6K Type Micro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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12. James Molesworth

Bio 📍NYC / St. Helena
Wine journalist covering CA Cab, Pinot Noir & SB, Bordeaux, Port | podcast host @wine_spectator | Tag along if you can keep up ⚖ *****@mshanken.com Instagram Handle @jmolesworth1 Instagram Followers 35.9K Type Micro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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13. Alice Feiring

Bio Author of:
To Fall in Love Drink This
Natural Wine for the People
Dirty Guide to Wine.
For the Love of Wine
Naked Wine
The Battle for Wine & Love *****@thefeiringline.com Instagram Handle @alice.feiring Instagram Followers 33.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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14. Heather Muriello

Bio 🍷 Your guide to drinking good wine
✨ WSET II, IWS (in progress), Tasted in 15+ Wine Regions
📍 CT · NYC
Join La Vino Drop Wine Club 👇🏼 *****@winefarerinc.com Instagram Handle @winefarer Instagram Followers 30.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York, United States
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15. Victoria James

Bio Sommelier & Author
Founding Partner
@cotekoreansteakhouse @coqodaq @barchimera
Founder @wineempowered
My newsletter + Bookings 👇 *****@pioranyc.com Instagram Handle @victoria___james Instagram Followers 28.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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16. Marcelo Arriagada

Bio VINO🍷
Advanced Sommelier CMS
Best Sommelier of Chile 2024 & 2021🥇🇨🇱
📍NYC
@awesomm.tv *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @marcelo.sommelier Instagram Followers 26.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +10% Type Micro Gender Male Location New York, United States
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17. Jordan Salcito

Bio Author: Smart Mouth 📚
Founder @drinkramona
Formerly: 🍷 11 Madison Park, momofuku, Daniel
Lover of excellent produce & @roberbohrgcs Instagram Handle @jordansalcito Instagram Followers 26.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location United States
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18. Cha McCoy

Bio 📚 Author of Wine Pairing for the People
🏅 James Beard Award Winner
⭐️ NAACP Nominated
👩🏿‍🏫 Wine Educator
📍Harlem Based -> Dallas
chamccoy.com *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @cha_squared Instagram Followers 24.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Harlem, New York, United States
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19. Amy Racine

Bio Beverage/Partner JFR Creator @unfilteredproject🍷@thewineproject_3glasses Dir of Year: VinePair ‘25 Wine Enthusiast ‘24 Esquire ‘23 @tatianabychefkwame Instagram Handle @amyracine Instagram Followers 23.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York, United States
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20. Lee Pitofsky

Bio 🍽 Fine Dining Enthusiast
🍷 Certified Sommelier CMS
✈️ Frequent Traveler
🛫 Next: Chicago *****@icloud.com Instagram Handle @finediningnyc Instagram Followers 22.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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21. Ray Isle

Bio Exec Wine Editor, Food & Wine; Wine & Spirits Editor, Travel + Leisure; author, The World in a Wineglass *****@foodandwine.com Instagram Handle @rayisle Instagram Followers 22K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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22. Wanda Mann

Bio Editor @sommjournal @tastingpanel
Public Speaker
Bylines @foodandwine
Ambassador @starwinelist
Board @societyofwineeducators
Past Prez @lesdamesny *****@blackdresstraveler.com Instagram Handle @winedinewanda Instagram Followers 20.7K Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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23. Sarah Tracey

Bio Tips on sips! 🍷🍸🥂
Wonderful wines, colorful cocktails, + brilliant bites to pair ✨
Michelin ⭐ somm
Contributor @marthastewart
📍NYC + Hudson Valley *****@thelushlife.xyz Instagram Handle @thelushlife Instagram Followers 20.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Location Brooklyn, New York, United States
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24. Lauren Geary

Bio New York
Certified Sommelier
Fluent in Mandarin Chinese
10 years in Asia
Spiritual *****@laurenonthelees.com Instagram Handle @wineandbooty Instagram Followers 18.8K Type Micro Gender Female Location New York, United States
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25. Shakera Jones

Bio 👩🏽‍💻Healthcare IT Pro
🏆Wine Enthusiast 40 under 40
🎙Host of @aglassforeverypalate and
✨🌟Habitual JOY Sparker *****@blackgirlsdinetoo.com Instagram Handle @blackgirlsdinetoo Instagram Followers 18.7K Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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26. Martha Cisneros Paja

Bio Author | Wine Educator | Founder @latinaswineclub
🍷 Making wine approachable & fun
📖 Author of Mexican Wines @winesofmx
📺 Get The Workbook👇🏽 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @winedivaa Instagram Followers 18.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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27. Jermaine Stone

Bio Wine & Hip Hop 👑
👀 in @nytimes x✌🏾
Emmy & James Beard Nom🏆
@wineandhiphopshow Creator
Host of Street Somm on @netflix
MC @vinhiphop *****@cruluvwine.com Instagram Handle @realwolfofwine Instagram Followers 16.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +7% Type Micro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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28. Nicole Glover

Bio NYC • Saxophonist • Faculty @msm.nyc
@ishimoriwinds @bostonsax artist • Sommelier *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @nicoleglovermusic Instagram Followers 15.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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29. Paul Grieco

Bio Wine. Food. Everyone.
+ a modicum of chaos + 80s music + Riesling + Madeira + crap that motivates Mom and inspires us aka cool s*#t
TikTok: Terroir_ny *****@wineisterroir.com Instagram Handle @terroirny Instagram Followers 14.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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30. Yannick Benjamin

Bio ⭐️Michelin Sommelier of the Year
✨️Wine Enthusiast's Sommelier/ Beverage Director of the Year
🥂 @beaupierrewinenyc
🍷 @wineonwheelsnyc *****@wineonwheels.org Instagram Handle @yannickbenjamin Instagram Followers 14.6K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Male Location Bronx, New York, United States
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31. Ryan Smith

Bio CHEF - WINE EDUCATOR 🍷 | EVENTS| | NY Chef traveling the 🌎 My bouche will amuse you *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @chefryansmith Instagram Followers 14.6K Type Micro Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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32. Christopher Bates

Bio Master Sommelier, chef, restauranteur, eater, drinker, life enjoyer, beer maker & constructor.
@elementwines @inourelementwines @colloquialwines *****@flxhospitality.com Instagram Handle @sommelierbates Instagram Followers 14.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Male Location Montour Falls, New York, United States
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33. Sara Jimenez

Bio Sommelier 🍷 | EVOO Expert & Somm 🫒 | Founder @somminthegrove
Events • Tastings • Reviews
Content • Recipes • Consulting
DM or Email for Collabs! 📍TN *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @somminthecity Instagram Followers 9K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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34. Adrian J

Bio Selling Wine & Spirits - 🍇🍸🍷🥃
📍 Finger Lakes, NY *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @wino_dino_ Instagram Followers 7.7K Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

35. Lisa Denning

Bio Founder of The Wine Chef
Staff Writer at Grape Collective *****@thewinechef.com Instagram Handle @nycrestaurants Instagram Followers 7.1K Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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36. Mike DeSimone & Jeff Jenssen

Bio We Travel.
We Drink Wine.
We Talk About It.
🍷✈️🍾🥘🍸🛳 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @worldwineguys Instagram Followers 6.9K Type Nano Gender Male Location United States
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37. Audrey Frick

Bio Senior Editor & Wine Critic for Italy, Champagne, Sonoma, Oregon at JebDunnuck.com @jebdunnuck
🐈🐈‍⬛@cacio_e_pepe_frick
📍New York, NY Instagram Handle @audrey_frick Instagram Followers 6.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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38. Jason Lanzman

Bio Jay
WSET II
Just a kid who likes 🍇 juice
📍 NYC
DM to collab or to book a tasting! 🥂 Instagram Handle @jaythesommelier Instagram Followers 5K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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39. Tyler Balliet

Bio 📕 Author @rebelschoolofwine
🍾 Founder @rosewinemansion
🏅 James Beard Nominated
🍷Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40
🗽 NYC based 🏳️‍⚧️ *****@rebelschoolofwine.com Instagram Handle @tylerballiet Instagram Followers 5K Follower Growth (3mo) +15% Type Nano Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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40. Monica Vargas

Bio business • wellness • style Instagram Handle @monivargas7 Instagram Followers 4.9K Type Nano Gender Female Location New York, United States
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41. Jackie R

Bio Wine explorer 🌎 Cabernet hunter 🏹 Bubbles diver 🤿
CSW, DipWSET student👩🏽‍🎓
Former winery intern 👶🏽
NYC & Westchester 🌆⛰️🇵🇷 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @theworldin80bottles Instagram Followers 4.6K Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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42. Jahdé Marley

Bio centering people, land, + culture in bev
w/ @zevrovineselections | @abvferments *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @jahdemarley.drinks Instagram Followers 4.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York, United States
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43. Denise Barker

Bio U.S. Brand Director & Sommelier @iwa.sake
Lead Instructor @sommsociety
Miami ↔ NYC
Scoliosis Awareness💚 *****@denisebarkerwine.com Instagram Handle @denisebarkerwine Instagram Followers 3.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location Miami, Florida, United States
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44. Alix Ferguson

Bio Preferably cooking over coal.
Natural wine enthusiast.
📍Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
@lev.nyc
@sonic.fantasy Instagram Handle @1017alix Instagram Followers 3.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location Brooklyn, New York, United States
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45. Coraliz Leilani

Bio Mixologist • Sommelier
Sipping My Way Through Life
📍 Tampa, FL - @boulontampa *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @thecolejournal Instagram Followers 3.7K Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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46. Rob Spy

Bio 📍NY 🏙
Health | Fitness | Figuring out life | Coffee
🏃‍♂️ 26.2 x 1 | Half 13.1 x 3
🏋️ ⬇️ So So Many lbs
Salt Stick Ambassador: robthespy 20% off Instagram Handle @robspychalski Instagram Followers 3.7K Follower Growth (3mo) +9% Type Nano Gender Male Location New York, United States
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47. Sherrill Flaum

Bio NY 🗽
Accessorizing life with a glass in hand 🍷
Associate Publisher @wineenthusiast 🥂
Mom of 👧🏻👧🏻🐶Founder @_sauvyb_ ☀️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @sherrillflaum Instagram Followers 3.6K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Massapequa, New York, United States
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48. Shana Clarke

Bio Wine, Sake, and Travel Writer. Content Writer. Author. NYC-ish🍷🍾🌎 Subscribe to my Substack! 👇 #freelancewriter *****@shanaspeakswine.com Instagram Handle @shanaspeakswine Instagram Followers 3.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York, United States
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49. Nneka Watkins

Bio Founder, @thewatkinsco
I architect Brands, Experiences & Ecosystems
Strategy • Marketing • Signature Events
🍷 Wine & Spirits lover
⬇️ Work w/me 💁🏾‍♀️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @nnekalynsey Instagram Followers 3.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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50. Alexandra

Bio 📍 NYC
Entrepreneur. Crystal enthusiast. Risk advisor (Licensed in NY/NJ/PA). Sommelier. Globetrotter. 🇹🇹🇨🇳
⚠️ Business Page - @serene.visions *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @lexpoisonati Instagram Followers 3.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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51. Vincent Lee

Bio 🍷 @wine.sake
🌟 500 Michelin stars visited
😶‍🌫️ INTJ
📍 New York City Instagram Handle @vlee923 Instagram Followers 3K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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52. Jimmy

Bio I eat somm things. She brings @adashofwine. Together, we’re a lot. 🍽️🍷 Cork-y humor. Certified sommelier (CMS). Tag someone who needs to wine down 👇 Instagram Handle @eatsommthings Instagram Followers 2.9K Type Nano Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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53. Inga Luntz

Bio 🤵🏼‍♀️ Private sommelier
🦪 Luxe, calme et volupté Instagram Handle @ingaluntz Instagram Followers 2.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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54. Ren Peir

Bio gay all day
@babewinebar ‘24-26
@sweeterthejuicebk
@flatironwines
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followers must be 21+ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @renrenwine Instagram Followers 2.7K Type Nano Gender Female Location Brooklyn, New York, United States
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55. Jimmy

Bio Diana📍NYC 🍷
Food + wine at NYC’s best restaurants & beyond
Certified Sommelier (CMS)
Seasonal cooking
@eatsommthings punny other half
🐾 @jirothedood Instagram Handle @adashofwine Instagram Followers 2.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location United States
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56. Ramon Vino Delmonte

Bio 🍷Wine professional and consultant
📍NYC
#vinodelmonte Instagram Handle @vinodelmonte Instagram Followers 2.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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57. Roberto Longo

Bio Made in Italy | Based in New York
Sommelier
Co-Founder @drinkcazzimma Instagram Handle @robertolongo Instagram Followers 2.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location New York, United States
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58. Lisa Stewart

Bio 📍London | Ire☘️
🎬 @netflix Instagram Handle @lisa__stewart Instagram Followers 1.5K Type Nano Gender Female Location New York, United States
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59. Victoria

Bio In appreciation for wine pros & its enthusiasts.My creds:WSETIII; Certification:Wine Enthusiast🤓. Instagram Handle @decantess Instagram Followers 1K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York, United States
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60. Michéala Johnson

Bio WSETDip Student, CMS Certificated, CCS
MJ Wine Consulting
Fashion ♥️
New York City📍
Sustainable 🌱 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @michealak_xoxo Instagram Followers 35.4K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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61. Mandy Naglich

Bio Curious about what’s in your cup
📍NYC but ✈️ everywhere for a tasty story
📚 Author of HOW TO TASTE
👅Certified Taster🥇Beer & Spirits Judge 📝 Journalist *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @drinkswithmandy Instagram Followers 31K Type Micro Gender Female Location New York, United States
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62. Charles Dion Springfield

Bio Certified Sommelier + Wine Educator + Author of two wine education books + Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of @dionwinelifemagazine *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @thewinestylings Instagram Followers 5.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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63. Kevin Zraly

Bio Teacher, writer, founder of the Windows on the World Wine School and...an avid wine drinker of course!🍷#Wine #KevinZraly #WineSchool *****@kevinzraly.com Instagram Handle @kevinzraly Instagram Followers 5.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Male Get Email Contact

64. Mozel Watson

Bio Certified sommelier and WSET level 2 & 3 award-holder
Author : Wine 101 everything you need to know about wine
Wine Importer: @winegodimports *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @harlemwinegod Instagram Followers 4.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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65. Mira Vojinovic

Bio 🍷 @wsetglobal Level 3
Fine & rare wine | auctions
Helping collectors chase great bottles
NYC | Digital strategist *****@vinogal.com Instagram Handle @_vinogal Instagram Followers 4.5K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Get Email Contact

66. Alison Napjus

Bio Senior Editor & Tasting Director, Wine Spectator, covering wines from Spain, Champagne, Italy & South Africa Instagram Handle @napjuswine Instagram Followers 3.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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67. Ivan Toxqui

Bio NYC 📍
Bartender
🍸 @littlemorenyc
🍸 @chezfifinyc
Cocktail, wine, and food enthusiast. *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @ivan18.nyc Instagram Followers 1.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location New York City, New York, United States
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68. The Spirited Somm

Bio 📍 | From Bordeaux 🇫🇷 to NY 🇺🇸
🍷 | Passionate Sommelier
🥃 | Spirited Drinker
🍽 | Food lover
🇫🇷🇩🇪🇦🇷 🇦🇹Portfolio Manager @banvillewine *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @spiritedsomm Instagram Followers 1.2K Type Nano Gender Male Location New York, United States
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