Alan Herrmann

Wine Associate, Prestige Wine & Spirits

Alan joined the Premier Group after a long career teaching history at The Gow School in South Wales. He considers his wine associate position an extension of his teaching career; encouraging customers to step out of their comfort zone and explore new wines. His inherent curiosity and firm foundation in history and geography keeps him tasting, reading, and learning. Alan first worked in the wine and spirits industry for his brother who owned two wine shops in East Aurora.

His most memorable wine experience was in Paris on Bastille Day a few years back where he and his wife enjoyed some wonderful Châteauneuf-du-Pape with dinner while watching fireworks.

Favorite Varietal:
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Rhone Reds, White Burgundies

Favorite Region:
Languedoc/Roussillon, Rhone, Alsace, Russian River

Wine Regions Visited:
Tuscany, Umbria, Anderson Valley, Finger Lakes