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Dev The Somm is a wine expert and media personality known for his work in wine education and contemporary wine culture. He has been featured in leading publications including Wine Spectator, Men’s Journal, and Yahoo Entertainment, and has appeared on Spectrum News Network. Professionally known as “Dev The Somm,” his work spans wine, media, and music, including a Spotify-verified wine-themed song that received press coverage.
Dev is one of the most recognized wine experts / sommeliers in today’s ever-more-popular wine industry. Dev has spent 13 years in the wine industry and is now trusted by celebrities and wine collectors globally for his service and wine expertise. From humble beginnings as a shipping manager at Wally’s Wine and Spirits in Los Angeles, to managing world-renowned wine lists in Beverly Hills, California, to writing and performing the first-ever hip-hop song & music video written entirely about wine with Cedric the Entertainer, Dev The Somm is a shining star in his field and is trusted by companies globally to bring fun & engagement to wine audiences across the world.
Dev has a long list of well-known friends and clientele, but maintains that wine is for everyone. “Few things bring friends and loved ones together like sharing a good bottle of wine. Just like business deals are done on the golf course, business deals are closed and friendships are often over forged surrounding shared wine moments.”
Dev is a Verified Spotify Artist.
Prentice Penny (Executive Producer of Insecure on HBO & Director of Uncorked on Netflix) links up with Sommelier Dev to drink wine at The Cellar Beverly Hills. Prentice talks about his favorite wines, what he's going to miss most about Insecure, his inspiration behind Uncorked, and he tests his wine knowledge as he tries to win a $400 bottle of wine.
2017 Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge
1967 DRC Echezeaux - SOLD OUT
Neil Brown Jr. (Straight Outta Compton, The Walking Dead, Insecure) links up with Sommelier Dev for a wine tasting at The Cellar Beverly Hills. Neil talks about his favorite wines, how he became DJ Yella in Straight Outta Compton, his upcoming SEAL Team movie, and he tests his wine knowledge as he tries to win a $400 bottle of wine.
Carl Tart (NBC's Grand Crew) links up with Sommelier Dev for a wine tasting at The Cellar Beverly Hills. Carl talks about his favorite wines, why he avoids the cheapest wine on the menu, his favorite part of working on Grand Crew, and he tests his wine knowledge as he tries to win a $400 bottle of wine.
Phil Augusta Jackson (NBC's Grand Crew/Key & Peele/Brooklyn Nine-Nine) links up with Sommelier Dev for a wine tasting at The Cellar Beverly Hills. Phil reveals his curiosity of wine, tells viewers what to expect on the new season of Grand Crew, and he tests his wine knowledge as he tries to win a $400 bottle of wine.
Maverick Carter, CEO of The SpringHill Company, UNINTERRUPTED, and host of The Shop, links up with Sommelier Dev for a wine tasting at The Cellar Beverly Hills. Mav reveals his #1 favorite wine, the wine that makes him want to take a nap, why he likes hosting The Shop, and he tests his wine knowledge as he tries to win a $400 bottle of wine.
Cedric the Entertainer, comedic legend & entertainment icon, links up with Sommelier Dev for a wine tasting at The Cellar Beverly Hills. Ced tells you the funniest thing about going to wine tastings, how strong his swirl game is, gives the heart-warming story of his new wine Setta, named after his mother, and he tests his wine knowledge as he tries to win a $400 bottle of Opus One.