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Topher L. White CSS, CSW

I enjoy a well-made drink.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Court of Master Sommeliers . Level 2 Certified Sommelier
Society of Wine Educators. Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS)
Society of Wine Educators . Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
Cicerone Program. Certified Beer Server
BarSmarts. Certified
Academy of Wines of Portugal. Level III Advanced Ambassador
Cicerone Program. Road to Cicerone: German Beer Styles
Cicerone Program. Road to Cicerone: British & Irish Beer Styles
United States Bartenders Guild. Level 1 Spirits Professional (SP)
Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits with Distinction
EXPERIENCE
Republic National Distributing Co.. Texas. Fine Wine Specialist
Alexander's Distillery. Texas. Manager
Spec's Wines & Spirits. Texas. Wine Consultant
Cactus Jack's Steakhouse & Bar. Texas. Manager
The Gin at Nolan Creek. Texas. Bartender
The Olive Garden. Texas. Server
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Inventory Management
Wine and Food Pairing
Wine Educator
Wine List Creation
Wine Retail
Wine Service- Bar or Wine Bar
Wine Service- Management
Wine Service- Management
Wine Service- Restaurant
Wine Writer
I enjoy a well-made drink.
MY LIGHT BULB MOMENT
I began my wine career at the age of 16 as a dishwasher in a restaurant owned by two CIA-trained chefs. At this point, wine was tantamount to particle physics. Geography, geology, biology, chemistry, botany, horticulture, history, anthropology--I love the interdisciplinary nature of wine.
WHAT I'M DRINKING NOW
  • Odell Myrcenary Double IPA
  • 2012 Sattler Zweigelt
  • 2001 Chateau Bellegrave Pauillac
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Society of Wine Educators
United States Bartenders Guild
Guild of Sommeliers
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Topher L. White CSS, CSW
Topher L. White CSS, CSW
Temple, TX
United States

Spec's Wines & Spirits
Wine Consultant


I have experience in the restaurant and retail industries and I am preparing to transition into distribution.

In the future, I would love a supplier position in Central or South America.