Torrence R. O'Haire
Torrence O'Haire is a Certified Italian Wine Expert (Vinitaly International Academy), Certified Sommelier, and Corporate Beverage Director of Gage Hospitality Group in Chicago.
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Nov 8, 2025
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Stephanie.
Torrence R. O'HaireGUEST
I have spent a lot of time working with people both as far as public-facing classes and professional consultation in blind tasting training.
Torrence R. O'HaireGUEST
And I think the VIA method does open up some additional skills that are valuable in general.
Torrence R. O'HaireGUEST
Blind tasting, when I teach it most critically, is not just a parlor trick.
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Stephanie JohnsonGUEST
And so I feel like her wines have really made a big impact on raising the profile of Basilicata in a way that It really was kind of not happening for a long time there.