Blending his discriminating palate, knowledge of wine, and love for fine dining service, Hammett has contributed as Lead Sommelier for The Mansion on Turtle Creek, Fearing’s at The Ritz-Carlton and later directed the wine program for Pyramid Restaurant & Bar, Fairmont. Expanding his expertise, as a sommelier in California, he worked for famed, James Beard nominated institutions: Mourad, Saison, Jardiniére, and Farmhouse Inn. Hammett has been featured in GQ, Esquire, and Wine Spectator magazines and several national publications for his outstanding dedication to wine and spirits. He is also a tenured wine judge for Sommelier’s Choice Awards, The Dallas Morning News and Grapevine International Wine Competitions and has proctored several wine examinations through the Society of Wine Educators.