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Evan Goldstein
Master Sommelier
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i. Biography
His food and wine work started at 19 in the kitchens of Restaurant Le Saintongeais and the Hotel Lancaster in Paris, then moved through Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley and Chez Panisse Café in Berkeley, California. By 1984, Evan Goldstein had shifted into the dining room as a sommelier at Square One in San Francisco, and by 1987 he had earned Master Sommelier, the credential that framed a career in teaching taste.
The Path
The service floor is where Evan Goldstein’s trade took shape: sommelier at Square One in San Francisco, CA, from 1984, then director at Sterling Vineyards School of Service and Hospitality in Napa Valley, CA, from 1990–2002. After that came wine educator at Allied Domecq from 2002–2005, followed by a set of leadership roles that extended his reach across wine education: vice president of global wine and brand education of Beam Wine Estates since 2005, advisor of BeautifulPlaces since 2006, founding board member of Court of Master Sommeliers, and president and Chief Education Officer of Full Circle Wine Solutions.
The Work Today
Today, the work sits at the intersection of instruction, pairing, and brand education, with Evan Goldstein serving as president and Chief Education Officer at Full Circle Wine Solutions. He has also been vice president of global wine and brand education at Beam Wine Estates. Alongside those roles, he is a founding board member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, and his specialty remains wine and food pairing. That pairing sensibility runs through Daring Pairings: A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with recipes from His favorite Chefs, published in 2010, and Wines of South America: The Essential Guide, published in 2014.
Signature
Evan Goldstein’s signature titles include Five Star Service: Your Guide to Hospitality Excellence and Wines of South America: The Essential Guide.
Acclaim
Evan Goldstein’s honors include Starwine Achievement in Education Award (2005).
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is Evan Goldstein's current role?
As of 2026, Evan Goldstein is President and Chief Education Officer.
Where did Evan Goldstein work before?
Evan Goldstein's earlier career included Square One, Sterling Vineyards School of Service and Hospitality, and Allied Domecq.
What recognition has Evan Goldstein received?
Starwine Achievement in Education Award (2005).
