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"My name is Adam Knoerzer, and I'm a wine educator and consultant based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. The goal of 'Burghundy is to make wine more fun and accessible locally and beyond. Through my classes, services, and posts, I hope to help more people enjoy delicious wines -- at any price point. From Chile to France and Australia to Canada, I am excited to share with you some of the amazing wines this world has to offer. While I certainly respect the ‘classics’ and give them their rightful due, my aim is to make wine more inclusive of all people and places making it, not just a select few.

I’m a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and I’ve achieved the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Level 2 Award in Spirits, both with Distinction. I have also partially completed the WSET Diploma program, the highest level offered within their system. Because I understand the value of firsthand knowledge and experience, I’ve visited over 20 wine-producing regions on 5 continents, and I look forward to continued exploration and education. Additionally, I was the United States champion in the 2019 Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup — South African wine being my true passion and concentration. I’m also bilingual in French, and I’m highly proficient in Portuguese and Spanish.

Cheers, everyone!"

For more info on Adam and his wine education services, please visit: https://www.burghundy.com/about