Greg Spalding caught the wine bug when his then girlfriend (now wife) suggested he drink a glass of wine instead of having a beer. From that moment on, his world was never the same. Since that first glass, he has devoted the last 15 years of his life trying to recreate that "first sip" feeling for others through education and hospitality.

Greg is an Advanced Sommelier through The Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas and is currently seeking the MS certification.

He is a highly active member of the sommelier community in Chicago and is also a member of Second City Sommeliers, a group dedicated to mentorship of wine professionals in tasting, service, and beverage knowledge.

With a strong passion rooted in Italian wine, Greg longs for the day when he and his wife can relocate to Tuscany and be immersed in Chianti Classico. Until then, he enjoys spending his time with his dog Winnie, his cat Zelda, and playing drums in a rock band.