Michael Markarian
EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRY
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Court of Master Sommeliers
. Level 3 Advanced Sommelier
Vinitaly International Academy
. Verona, Italy. Italian Wine Ambassador
Italian Wine Central
. Certified Italian Wine Professional
Wine Scholar Guild
. Bourgogne Master-Level Certificate
Wine Scholar Guild
. Champagne Master-Level Certificate
Wine and Spirits Education Trust
. Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits
Wine and Spirits Education Trust
. Level 1 Award in Sake
Sake School of America
. Certified Sake Adviser
Napa Valley Wine Academy
. Napa Valley Wine Expert
Cicerone Certification Program
. Certified Beer Server
House of Lustau
. Certified Sherry Wine Specialist
EXPERIENCE
Elizabeth's / The Catering Co. of Washington
. Washington, DC. Sommelier, Beverage Director
Chez Billy Sud / Bar à Vin
. Washington, DC. Sommelier, Beverage Director
Cafe Colline
. Arlington, VA. Sommelier, Beverage Director
Parc de Ville
. Fairfax, VA. Sommelier, Beverage Director
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Regional Expertise: Italy
Wine Service- Restaurant
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Service- Management
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Rudd Scholar, Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Exam, October 2022
PRESS
GuildSomm, July 2023, "Exploring the Food and Wine of Northern Italy"
GuildSomm Podcast, November 2022: "Tasting with Justyna Brewczyk and Michael Markarian"
Washington Post, August 2020: "These three restaurants can help you keep date night on your to-do list"
SommFoundation, October 2020: "Bridging the Distance: SommFoundation and Consorzio Italia del Vino Team Up to Take Somms on a Virtual Tour of Italy"
Wine Scholar Guild, December 2020: "Our Recent Top Exam Scorers"
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Michael Markarian
Washington, DC
United States
Elizabeth's
Sommelier
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