Nelson Alexander Escalante

Pahlmeyer Winery at Siena Tuscan Steakhouse: These alluring wines are paired by the exceptional skills of Executive Chef Josh Rathbun of Siena Tuscan Steakhouse at the Ambassador Hotel.
Washington Wine Road Trip 2017: Each year, a select group of the country's most influential trade come to Washington State and immerse themselves in wine country with those who live and work there. Road Trip travels from Seattle to Walla Walla and features small group exercises in the vineyards and wineries, focused seminars, regional tastings, dining experiences and some serious fun with the leaders of our industry. The best part? This all happens during the most exciting time of the year – HARVEST.
TEXSOM 2017: TEXSOM is a conference created for the industry by the industry. We are fortunate to have such an enthusiastic collective of individuals and organizations contributing their time, talent and financial backing to ensure that the sommelier profession and beverage-service industry stay community-minded and cutting-edge. The conference’s reputation for quality is a testament to the enduring spirit of camaraderie and cooperation that fuels this event and sets it apart from others.