Marketing Partner

Born in Guatemala, Fernando Beteta is one of 273 Master Sommeliers in the world and named one of America’s Best New Sommeliers by Wine & Spirits magazine and featured on both Crain’ s Chicago Business and Wine Enthusiast list of “40 under 40;”

He has overseen wine programs at various award-winning restaurants including the Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago and NoMI at the Park Hyatt Chicago, where he oversaw the wine cellar that contained over 10,000 bottles of wine. He represented the United States in International Sommelier competitions and was First Runner Up for “The Best Sommelier in America.”

Fernando loves wine education and creating wine maps. He’s a passionate cook and enjoys hosting dinner parties at his home in Logan Square.