The 2011 Sommelier Challenge Lineup

Current and past restaurant connections noted

Whitney Adams
Terroni, Los Angeles, CA

Jesse Becker MS
Peripherique Wine Merchants, San Francisco, CA

Will Costello
Addison, Del Mar, CA

Brian Donegan
Market, Del Mar, CA
Previous connections: Artera

Traci Dutton
Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, CA

Anani Lawson
Per Se, New York, NY
Previous connections: The French Laundry

Andre Mack
Mouton Noir
Previous connections: Per Se, New York, NY

Mark Mendoza
Sona, David Myer Restaurant Group, Los Angeles

Lisa Redwine
The Shores, La Jolla, CA
Previous connections: Aqua, Liberte, Cypress Club, Grand Cafe, Molly's

Rob Renteria
Analog Wine Co.,  Redd, Yountville, CA
Previous connectionss: Martini House, Rubicon, Bacar, EOS

Jesse Rodriguez
Addison at The Grand Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
Previous connections: The French Laundry, The Phoenician, Bouchon Las Vegas

George Skorka
Angeles Wine, Los Angeles, CA
Previous connections: BottleRock

Megan Yelenosky
Vela at The Hilton Bayfront, San Diego, CA