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Annie Shi
Sommelier
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i. Biography
Coming Up
Wine program work depends on structure as much as selection, and Annie Shi’s path through Yale University and into hospitality reflects that balance. The training gave her a base in discipline and taste; the work that followed has moved across leadership, authorship, and ownership without leaving the glass behind. As beverage director and co-founder of King and Lei Wine, beverage director of King, co-owner of Jupiter, and owner of Lei, Shi’s practice sits where curation becomes service: bottle choice, pricing, and program decisions all shape how a room reads.
Where They Are Now
At King and Jupiter in New York City, Annie Shi serves as beverage director in both dining rooms. That role is less about ornament than architecture: the wine list, its pricing, and its internal logic determine whether a program feels open, coherent, and usable. The work asks for restraint and judgment in equal measure, especially in a market like New York City where guests arrive with high expectations and little patience for confusion. Shi’s contribution is measured in the coherence of the list, the fit of the pour, and the ease with which a bottle finds its place at the table.
Signature
Lei is where Annie Shi’s wine focus is most directly expressed. That program turns wine into a central design element rather than a side note. The work is detail-driven and attentive to context, with the list carrying its own point of view inside the larger meal. In Lei, Shi’s approach is visible in how beverage supports the room’s identity without crowding it.
Honors
Annie Shi's honors include MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities Sommelier Award (2025). That award marks her work as part of the region’s serious beverage conversation. It points to consistency rather than flash: a wine program built with care, judgment, and a steady understanding of how hospitality functions over time.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Annie
What is Annie Shi's current role?
As of 2026, Annie Shi is Beverage Director.
Where did Annie Shi train or study?
Annie Shi trained at Yale University.
What recognition has Annie Shi received?
MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities Sommelier Award (2025).
