Alexander Kanakaris
To work as a wine sales representative for a highly appreciated brand, achieve challenging sales goals by applying my best marketing practices and established connections.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Cure Duchenne's Napa in Newport: Pleas join me in a night full of opulence of wine country, cult brands, exquisite cuisine, and unparalleled auction lots, Southern California’s premier wine event is back for the 4th Annual Napa in Newport March 3rd 2017 benefiting CureDuchenne. Set in the backdrop of one of Orange County’s coastal havens, Napa in Newport transports you to a world that unites renowned vintners and wine enthusiasts for a truly unforgettable experience.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Sonoma State University. Sonoma / San Diego, CA. Wine business Diploma
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
WSET. San Diego. Level 2 Certification
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
WSET. San Diego. Level 2 Certification
EXPERIENCE
Callaway Vineyard and Winery. San Diego. Wine Educator
Pali wine co.. San Diego. Wine Educator
Quigley Fine wine. San Diego. Wine consultant
Pali wine co.. San Diego. Wine Educator
Quigley Fine wine. San Diego. Wine consultant
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Regional Expertise: California
Inventory Management
Wine Service- Management
Wine Educator
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine and Food Pairing
Inventory Management
Wine Service- Management
Wine Educator
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Club/Direct to Consumer
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Wine List Creation
Wine Retail
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
Wine List Creation
Wine Retail
Wine Sourcing and Purchasing
To work as a wine sales representative for a highly appreciated brand, achieve challenging sales goals by applying my best marketing practices and established connections.
MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT
My wine story begins when I was 8 years old when I tried my first Napa wine, '92 Rutherford Hill Merlot which was paired with my mothers lamb. I became more fascinated with how wine and food could be in such harmony. CLIENTS
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Alexander Kanakaris
619-818-6757
San Diego, CA
United States
Callaway vineyard and winery
Tasting room manager
619-818-6757
San Diego, CA
United States
Callaway vineyard and winery
Tasting room manager
My Story has truly just begun,
Born the son of a wine salesman and cellar owner, I was raised with a cork in my mouth! After a short professional career in ice hockey my passion for wine ignited again shortly after meeting my now wife. My father in-law ( Doug Hill of Hill Family Estate ) has given me true hands on experience with working with a true Napa farming family and the true love and passion of sharing the experience of crafting fine wines.
WSET Level 2 educated with continuing education from Sonoma state's wine education program and hands on experience within the winery and in the 3-tier distribution system.
Born the son of a wine salesman and cellar owner, I was raised with a cork in my mouth! After a short professional career in ice hockey my passion for wine ignited again shortly after meeting my now wife. My father in-law ( Doug Hill of Hill Family Estate ) has given me true hands on experience with working with a true Napa farming family and the true love and passion of sharing the experience of crafting fine wines.
WSET Level 2 educated with continuing education from Sonoma state's wine education program and hands on experience within the winery and in the 3-tier distribution system.