OUR PROMISE TO YOU
- We Make Wine Relatable
At the Lotus & The Vines, we raise our glasses – not our noses! We believe wine is for everyone. We create experiences and an inviting curriculum to elevate your wine knowledge.
- We’re Your Trusted Wine Guide
With more than 10 years of experience and formal training, The Lotus & The Vines team shares an extensive wine knowledge to all who want to learn more!
- We Make Wine a Lifestyle
So, you think Wine is magic in a bottle? We do too! Our team works to fuse its splendor with the world around us. After all, it is a personal passport!
MEET TLTV’s RESIDENT WINE EDUCATOR
Larissa C Dubose, CSW is a market-savvy Sales Manager with over 7 years of experience in the Wine & Spirits Industry.
Over this time, Larissa has held several roles; from On-Premise Sales Representative, Patrón Portfolio Manager with Maryland wine & spirits distributor Reliable Churchill, to managing the wine distribution and sales as the Southeast Regional Manager of Napa Valley based winery, The Hess Collection. Throughout her training, Larissa has earned her Certified Specialist of Wine Certification from the Society of Wine Educators, and WSET Level II from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. She also recently completed the Introductory Sommelier Course through the Court of Master Sommeliers. She is currently the Georgia On-Premise Manager for JUSTIN & Landmark Wineries – managing the sales and distribution goals for the state.
Larissa’s passion for wine was ignited during her first visit to Napa Valley & Sonoma County in 2012.
“After my trip to Napa Valley, I was committed to expanding my knowledge and appreciation of wine. Wine is truly my personal passport! It allows me to explore authentic expressions of a specific region almost anywhere in the world (within 30-50 degrees Latitude in the Northern & Southern hemispheres). Now I’m ready to share my knowledge and passion with others. Join me as we unlock the mystique of wine history and culture! Cheers!” –Larissa D., Your Wine Educator