Nicholas Schulman
Corporate Director of Wine for Rpm Italian Restaurants @Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
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WORK HISTORY
Corporate Director of Wine for Rpm Italian Restaurants @Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
EDUCATION
Court of Master Sommeliers
Certified Sommelier Level II
ABOUT NICHOLAS SCHULMAN
Award-winning sommelier with over a decade of experience curating world-class wine programs. Currently serving as Corporate Director of Wine for RPM Italian Restaurants, and have been with RPM Italian DC since its opening in 2016. Co-founder of C3LLAR Wine Society, an exclusive global wine society with chapters in Paris, NYC, LA, Miami, Zurich, London, and DC. I facilitate access to the world\'s rarest wines and organize curated trips to most exclusive vineyards around the world. My passion for wine was ignited by a single sip of a mature bottle of Château Mouton Rothschild, transforming what began as curiosity into a lifelong pursuit of excellence- Experience Throughout my career, I\'ve transformed numerous wine programs, earning Wine Spectator\'s Best of Award of Excellence for nine consecutive years and the prestigious Best Italian Wine List in North America award in both 2023 and 2024. My expertise extends beyond traditional sommelier roles—I consult on private cellars, provide strategic guidance to wineries, and design bespoke wine experiences for elite clientele worldwide- Media & Recognition Featured in Forbes, Maxim, Food & Wine, Robb Report, Washington Post, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and World of Fine Wine. Regular guest on wine-focused podcasts and television programs, and interviewed multiple times by NYU Stern School of Business for Master\'s-level research- Philosophy Available 24/7 to clients, with a global network of producers, Master Sommeliers, importers, and private collectors. I believe wine is more than a beverage—it\'s history, culture, chemistry, geology, philosophy, and even time travel. My mission is making wine accessible and exciting for collectors, enthusiasts, and beginners alike- Beyond Wine Ultramarathon runner (completed 100KM in 105-degree Texas heat), card manipulation enthusiast, and advocate for environmental sustainability in wine production. Always passport-ready for impromptu wine adventures around the globe.\"Wine is sunlight, held together by water.\" — Galileo
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