Benjamin Weathersby
My love of teaching makes me an enthusiastic Somm day in and out. I have many, many passions in life but few can offer me the life and career that the Beverage/Hospitality Industry can. It's a great time to be a part of the Bev world.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 2 Certified Sommelier
International Culinary Center. New York, New York. Intensive Sommelier Training Course
International Culinary Center. New York, New York. Intensive Sommelier Training Course
EXPERIENCE
Elliott's on Linden. Pinehurst, NC. General Manager
Oakleaf Restaurant. Pittsboro,NC. Bar Manager / Sommelier
Elliott's On Linden. Pinehurst, NC. Sommelier, Bartender
Triangle Wine Company. Southern Pines, NC. Wine Sales Associate
United States Army. Domestic and International. Non-Commissioned Officer
Oakleaf Restaurant. Pittsboro,NC. Bar Manager / Sommelier
Elliott's On Linden. Pinehurst, NC. Sommelier, Bartender
Triangle Wine Company. Southern Pines, NC. Wine Sales Associate
United States Army. Domestic and International. Non-Commissioned Officer
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Wine Service- Management
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine Educator
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine Educator
Wine and Food Pairing
Staff Management
Networking
Public Speaking
Guest Service
Networking
Public Speaking
Guest Service
My love of teaching makes me an enthusiastic Somm day in and out. I have many, many passions in life but few can offer me the life and career that the Beverage/Hospitality Industry can. It's a great time to be a part of the Bev world.
MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT
I was in Afghanistan thinking about about possible careers after the military when I literally tripped over a grapevine outside of a village. I like to say "I got Universe'd". I made up my mind that I would join the wine industry and I've never looked back. WHAT I'M DRINKING NOW
- 2012 Moss Roxx Ancient Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, CA
- 2009 Cantina del Pino Barbaresco
- 2008 Altamira "Navigato Family Reserve" Grand Reserve, Uco Valley, Argentina
- 2010 MastroJanni Brunello di Montalcino
FAVORITE FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
- 2001 Izarbe Rioja Gran Reserva with Rack of Lamb
- 2012 Domaine Fontaine-Audon Sancerre with Cornbread Stuffed Chicken and Waffles
GALLERY
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
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Benjamin Weathersby
vinoveteran@gmail.com
Pittsboro, NC
United States
Oakleaf Restaurant
Sommelier / Bar Manager
vinoveteran@gmail.com
Pittsboro, NC
United States
Oakleaf Restaurant
Sommelier / Bar Manager
I'm a bartender by trade, trained by old school Vegas guys so I have a deep love for classic cocktails and the history of alcoholic beverages in our culture. My career has really just started but what an exciting road it's already turning out to be.