Roberto Viernes

Roberto Viernes, Master Sommelier, has intimate knowledge of all aspects in the wine industry. He has worked in retail, restaurant and distributor settings working for R. Field Wine Co., Neiman Marcus Epicure Department, Mariposa Restaurant, Padovani’s Bistro and Wine Bar, and is currently Director of Education for Southern Wine & Spirits of Hawaii. Roberto also oversees several import portfolios in addition to training in house staff as well as those of top restaurants around the state, including the neighbor islands. He travels extensively to classic wine growing regions around the world to gain an even better understanding of wine and is also active in teaching courses with the Court of Master Sommeliers. Roberto is one of the youngest Master Sommeliers in the world achieving this coveted title in 2005. He is also a monthly contributor to The Honolulu Star Bulletin and writes a column named Vino Sense in the Midweek Magazine.