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David Reuss
Master Sommelier
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i. Biography
Coming Up
Wine service under Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey at Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder set the early standard for David Reuss: pace, precision, and the discipline required to work inside a demanding dining room. That foundation carried forward when he moved to Shanahan's Steakhouse in Denver as Wine Director, where list management and guest guidance became part of the daily craft. Since 2023, National Education Director at Jackson Family Wines has been the latest step in that progression. The role keeps the work centered on wine, but shifts the output toward instruction, translating accumulated restaurant and wine program experience into clear teaching for others.
Where They Are Now
Since 2023, National Education Director at Jackson Family Wines has been the platform for David Reuss’s work at a national level. The remit is education, and the value of the role comes from the range of experience behind it: Boulder service under Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey, Denver wine direction at Shanahan's Steakhouse, and the move from floor-level decision-making into broader instruction. The through line is not reinvention but widening scope. Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder provided the discipline of hospitality and the exacting standards of mentorship. Shanahan's Steakhouse in Denver added the responsibilities of running a wine program and shaping the guest experience from a managerial angle. By the time the work reached Jackson Family Wines, the same technical fluency was being used to teach rather than simply to serve. That shift from restaurant service to education is where the career has landed since 2023. The position at Jackson Family Wines asks for a broader vocabulary, but it is still built from the same fundamentals: wine knowledge, service experience, and the ability to make that knowledge usable for others. David Reuss’s path shows how those skills can move from one room to a region, then from a region to a national platform.
Honors
David's honors include Master Sommelier and Certified Sommelier.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of David
What is David Reuss's current role?
As of 2026, David Reuss is National Education Director.
Where did David Reuss work before?
David Reuss's earlier career included Frasca Food and Wine and Shanahan's Steakhouse.
What recognition has David Reuss received?
Master Sommelier (2025).
