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Lindsey Young
Lindsey Young is a native Californian, raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, with strong family roots in Louisiana. Her early exposure to diverse culinary traditions sparked a lifelong passion for food and wine. She holds a BA in Landscape Architecture from UC Davis, where she first explored the intricate relationship between terroir, vineyards, and wine.
After holding various roles in the restaurant industry, Lindsey decided to pursue her Sommelier Certification, driven by her desire to cultivate lasting food and wine memories with others. In 2017, she earned her Advanced Sommelier Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Her career includes working as a Sommelier at Alexander’s Steakhouse and Spruce, and Beverage Director at Park Tavern, Ittoryu Gozu and Michelin-starred Selby’s of Bacchus Management Group, where she built a Wine Spectator Grand Award winning wine list.
A winner of the prestigious Ruinart Challenge, Lindsey has been recognized for her exceptional blind tasting abilities and in-depth knowledge of fine wines. Her extensive travels to renowned wine regions—including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, Tuscany, and many others—have deepened her expertise in diverse terroirs and winemaking techniques.
Lindsey recently transitioned from the restaurant floor to launch her consulting business, Through the Sipping Glass LLC. In addition to running the company, she teaches at the San Francisco Wine School, is preparing for the Master Sommelier exam, and continues to explore the world’s greatest wine regions, sharing her passion and expertise with a broader audience.