Master of Wine
Dilek Caner
- Discipline
- Master of Wine
i. Biography
Born in Istanbul, Dilek Caner built wine knowledge through study, service, and repetition. Economics at New York University gave the work structure; service at Restaurant Alain Ducasse in New York put that structure under pressure, where timing, sequence, and palate had to hold together at the table. From there, Wine & Spirits Magazine shifted the work into print, and the classroom at the Institute of Culinary Education and the American Sommelier Association turned that same knowledge into instruction.
The Climb
Economics at New York University sits at the base of Dilek Caner’s profile, but the rest of the record is built in trade settings: tasting, writing, and teaching. The sommelier post at Restaurant Alain Ducasse in New York demanded precision in service. The writer role at Wine & Spirits Magazine moved wine into editorial form. The teacher roles at the Institute of Culinary Education and the American Sommelier Association show the other half of the craft: making technical material legible to students without flattening it.
Today
Her work at Dallas Wine Center in Dallas keeps the focus on the practical side of wine education: listening, tasting, and translating what is in the glass into usable knowledge. Dilek Caner is also recognized as the First Turkish Master of Wine, a distinction that places her within a specialized international field while keeping the emphasis on the same disciplines that run through her career: service, writing, and teaching.
Career - wine educator — Dallas Wine Center, Dallas - sommelier — Restaurant Alain Ducasse, New York - writer — Wine & Spirits Magazine - teacher — Institute of Culinary Education - teacher — American Sommelier Association Education: New York University
Recognition
Dilek Caner's honors include Master of Wine.
FAQ What is Dilek Caner's current role? As of 2026, Dilek Caner is Wine educator. Where did Dilek Caner train or study? Dilek Caner trained at New York University. What recognition has Dilek Caner received? Master of Wine (2013).
