Meet the people shaping St. Pete’s wine scene—sommeliers, bartenders, shop owners, distributors, and more.
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Inside Savoir on Central with Sharon Mahoney and Christina Noordstar
Two women, six sommeliers, and a vision for approachable wine in St. Pete’s Grand Central District. Inside Savoir on Central, co-owners Sharon Mahoney and Christina Noordstar have created a chandelier-lit wine bar where education, community, and conversation come first.
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BayVino’s Andrea Mezzari: A Journey from Verona to St. Pete Wine
From Verona to St. Pete, BayVino’s Andy Mezzari has built a portfolio of Italian wines and a following at local tastings. Here’s how he did it…
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Spotlight on Best of the Bay 2025 Sommelier Nominees
Meet the Best of the Bay 2025 nominees for Best Sommelier. Seven Tampa Bay wine professionals share how they got started, what inspires them, and where they work now.
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“It Was the Wild West”: Michael DeSalvia on 20 Years in Wine
Michael DeSalvia looks back on 20 years in Florida wine—what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why he still believes in St. Pete…
Coming soon:
- Interviews with sommeliers, bartenders & buyers behind your favorite pours
- Spotlights on shop owners, restaurateurs & longtime locals in wine
- Q&As with importers, reps & distributors working the Tampa Bay market
- Features on community educators, event hosts & tasting leaders
- Stories of how people got into wine—and why they stayed