My Story

Since 1999, I have immersed myself in the wine business in the New York metropolitan market in retail, distribution & Importing. An early retail job at Chambers Street Wines followed by multiple years selling distribution for Michael Skurnik Wines led me in the direction of fine wines. Fine wines got me excited… multiple vintages of wines from the elite of Bordeaux like Figeac or La Mission Haut Brion on the shelves at one of my customers led me down a slippery slope. Working at Pop’s Wine & Spirits from 2006 through 2018 was a tremendous opportunity to connect with collectors of all the greatest wines in the world and sell them newer vintages of their favorites or help steer them towards selling their jewels for current market prices. All of this and the generosity of some top collectors inviting me to taste their wines from their cellars in top restaurants or at the winery on a trip… those were moments that make up a lifetime of fine wine.

Ted Clark - May 2022