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Phoenix Dai

Sommelier at Valle Restaurant

Phoenix Dai is currently the Sommelier at Valle Restaurant in Oceanside(Michelin Guide). She graduated from Bachelor of Viticulture and Enology major at UCDavis in December 2021. She has experienced three harvests,one in New Zealand and two in Napa including Domaine Chandon and Beringer Vineyards before stepping into the sommelier industry. She got WSET level three pass with distinction and she will graduate from WSET level 4 soon!

Meet the other judges

Kat Hawkins

Wine Director at Miru, Tre Dita, and the St. Regis Bar, St. Regis, Chicago

Jared Givens

Director of Restaurants, Bars and Events for the Thompson Dallas, Hyatt Hotels

Larissa C Dubose

National Director Beverages- Dining Division at Paradies Lagardère and Wine Enthusiast Magazine Future 40, Vino Volo National Buyer