Introducing
our Sommelier Team

Our Le Vin à son Apogée Wine tasting event will feature many of the Pacific Northwest's leading wine authorities.

Jake Kosseff, Lead Sommelier

Leading our team of top Sommeliers will be
Jake Kosseff, an award winning Sommelier and Wine Director. Jake is founder of The Extraordinary Dining Society, 2006 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs “Best Young Sommelier in America,” and Seattle Magazine’s “Best Sommelier” (2007). Jake will pair our Old and New World wines with exquisite cuisine, prepared by Kaspars, for your ultimate wine tasting experience.
Read Jake's Bio


Joining Jake Kosseff, will be
Cyril Frechier - Wine Director, Campagne & Café Campagne
Erik Leidholm - Wine Director, Seastar Restaurant
Tim O’Brien - Wine Director, Salty’s
Lars Ryssdal - Wine Raconteur, ACME Wine Company


Seattle Sommeliers

Tim O'Brien and Lars Ryssdal of Seattle Wine Society

(from left) Cyril Frechier, Jake Kosseff,        Tim O'Brien and Lars Ryssdal
and Erik Liedholm