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Mike Asimos has done what many of us dream about; he turned his lifelong passion into a rewarding and challenging career. His love of wine has led to his role as a wine importer, exporter, and wholesaler. A Portland, Oregon native, in addition to all things wine, Asimos enjoys jazz music and travel. Michael Asimos travels to vineyards every chance he gets. When it comes to jazz music, he loves the early musical trailblazers as well as contemporary jazz musicians. His favorites include Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Esperanza Spalding. How did you get started in the wine industry? I have always been involved in the wine industry. I love all stages of wine creation from the grapes to fermentation, to bottling, tasting, pairings and distributing. I have always loved tasting different wines, and my pallet was well-developed long before I decided to make wine my career. When I came to a crossroads in my life, I decided the wine industry was my path to take and never looked...

Randi Glazer , a lifetime Long Islander, has been intrigued by wines for over 10 years. When not tasting wine, Randi Glazer is a professional with many years of experience in domestic and international underwriting for admitted and non-admitted Property, and Inland Marine risks. We have conducted an interview with her. When were you first intrigued by wines? I’ve always had at least a passing interest in wine, but it was only a few years ago that I began to develop a deeper appreciation for all that goes into making a truly remarkable wine. As I began to learn more and more about the process and all the considerations a winemaker must take into account, I found that I began to experience a greater degree of enjoyment in tasting and, eventually, making wine myself. Obviously, being in such close proximity to a region so well known for winemaking certainly played a fairly significant role in piquing my interest in wine and winemaking. Which is your favourite wine? It is ...