Jay Youmans MW
Became an MW 2004
Based in United States
Languages English
Jay Youmans is owner of Rock Creek Wine Merchants, a sales and marketing consultancy; and managing director of the Capital Wine School in Washington, DC, www.capitalwineschool.com. Jay became an MW in 2004. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
Primary area(s) of work: Trade, Communication
Industry sector(s): Events, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Business owner, Off trade, On trade, Journalism, Author, Educator, Consultant, Wine judge, Market access, Academic, Wine business strategy
Wine styles: Fine and rare wines, Sparkling wine, Still white, Still red, Still rosé, Still wines
Wine region expertise: Argentina, Australia, Canterbury (NZ), Central Otago, Hawke's Bay, Lombardy, Marche, Marlborough, Mendoza, New Zealand, Portugal, South Australia, USA, South America, France, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Languedoc, Loire, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Spain, Priorat, Valencia, Italy, Piedmont, Tuscany, Tasmania, California, Oregon, Provence, Maremma, Virginia, Martinborough, Nelson
Market expertise: North America
Specialisms: Marketing wine, Supplier/customer relationships, Routes to market, Distribution, HORECA, Supermarket and multiple retail, Events, Food and wine pairing, Restaurant wines, Branding, Training, Education, New business development, Events, Wine judging