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Christopher St James

Assistant Sommelier & Supervisor at Esquire, Chicago

Prior Assistant Sommelier for Esquire, Chicago. Strong believer and pursuer of human  connection through hospitality, history, and culture. I am a seasoned hospitality professional with  a passion for all things vinous. Coming from 7 years of experience in the restaurant industry, I  specialize in guiding individuals through wine with what I’ve learned and continue to learn every  day. Currently working on developing an informative wine sharing platform that is user friendly  and helps to bring wine content in a quick and easy method to everyone.

Meet the other judges

Christian Shaum

Lead Sommelier at Bazaar Meat & Bar Mar Chicago & CMSA Advanced Sommelier, Chicago

Valerie Cao

Director of Operations and Beverage Director at Le Colonial Chicago

Josh King

Director of Food and Beverage, Virgin Hotels, Chicago