Welcome to Episode 2111, in which Jessica Dupuy interviews Yannick Benjamin live from TEXSOM 2024! Yannick Benjamin is a New York based sommelier.   Join us as esteemed wine journalist, Jessica Dupuy interviews top writers, journalists, sommeliers, and wine professionals at this renowned event. In this special series, Jessica will delve into the experiences and insights of key attendees, exploring career paths, challenges, and the latest trends in the wine industry.   More about today’s guest:   Yannick Benjamin, a resilient figure in the world of wine and hospitality, has cultivated a distinguished career with roles at renowned establishments such as Le Cirque, Oceana, Ritz Carlton Central Park, and as the Director of Wine at The University Club. As the co-founder of Contento Restaurant and the visionary behind Beaupierre Wines & Spirits, he was honored with the Michelin Guide New York 2023 Sommelier Award. Leading Beaupierre with a focus on family, inclusivity, and sustainability, Yannick’s journey, featured in major publications, reached its pinnacle with his recognition as Sommelier/Wine Director of The Year at the 2021 Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards. Co-founding Wine on Wheels, an organization uniting wine enthusiasts and sommeliers for charitable endeavors, adds a philanthropic dimension to his illustrious career. His recent Michelin Guide win further solidifies his standing in the world of wine and hospitality. Connect: Website: wineonwheels.org; contentonyc.com Instagram: @YannickBenjamin Facebook: @YannickBenjamin Twitter: @YannickBenjamin Linkedin: @YannickBenjam   More about today’s host:   Jessica Dupuy covers wine, spirits, and travel from Austin, Texas. She holds a Diploma with the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust, is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators. Dupuy’s work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, Imbibe, Texas Monthly, Forbes, SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, VinePair, and Southern Living. She recently published, The Wines of Southwest USA in addition to six regional cookbooks. She also co-hosts podcast, Another Bottle Down.   Connect:   Website: jessicadupuy.com Instagram: @jessicandupuy Twitter: @jessicandupuy   _______________________________   Let's keep in touch! Follow Italian Wine Podcast on our social media channels:   Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast   If you feel like helping us, donate here: www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/    Until next time, Cin Cin!