Issue link: http://digital.copcomm.com/i/343109
july 2014 / the tasting panel / 1 13 Our studly crew: Damon Boelte, Bar Director, Frankies and Prime Meats, New York City; Max Solano, Head Mixologist & Beverage Manager, Emeril's Restaurants and Delmonico Steakhouse, Las Vegas; J.P. Fetherston, Bar Manager, Southern Efficiency, Washington, D.C.; and Carlos Cuerta, Independent Bartender, Chicago. Wine judges: Gregory Nasser, Vice President, Ozumo Concepts International, San Francisco; Tom Caestecker, Jr., Chicago Editor, THE TASTING PANEL Magazine, Chicago; and June Rodil, Director of Operations, Qui and East Side King, Austin. Wine judges: Kevin Vogt, MS, Wine & Spirits Director, Emeril's Restaurants, Las Vegas; Vanessa Treviño Boyd, Beverage Director/Sommelier, 60 Degrees Mastercrafted, Houston; and Aloys Scheer, Restaurant Operations Manager, Finch and Fork Restaurant, Santa Barbara. Wine judges: Michael Muser, General Manager & Partner, Grace, Chicago; Tim McDonald, President, Wine Spoken Here, Napa; and John Paddon, Wine Director, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Spirit judges: Frank Stilo, Bar Director, La Marina NYC, New York City; Anne Magoon, Operations Team, McCracken Tough, Seattle; and Ted Carmon, Spirits Buyer, BevMo!, Concord.