About Us

Redefining the Culture: Bridging the Gap Between the Wine Novice and the Wine Connoisseur

At The Lotus & The Vines we are creating a seat at the worldwide wine table for “New Age” wine drinkers, beginners, and intermediates. As your Wine Best Friends, we show you that wine is more than a glass with your entree but can unlock power moves and take you around the world in just minutes.

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, Resident Wine Educator

Larissa C Dubose, is a business-savvy wine and spirits professional with a unique background in business development in the wholesale wine and hospitality industries. As the Senior Director of the popular airport wine bar concept Vino Volo, she’s committed to elevating guests’ experiences, edifying the team, and scaling the brand globally.

 
Larissa serves on the Board of Directors for SommFoundation. She’s an Advisory Board member for SommCon, as well as a member of the Atlanta Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International. Because of her work to redefine wine culture and empower a new generation of wine lovers, she has also been recognized in the inaugural cohort of Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Future 40.

Organizations:

Awards & Certifications:

  • Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
  • Certified Specialist of Wine, Society of Wine Educators
  • WSET Level 3, Wine & Spirit Education Trust
  • Champagne Master Level, Wine Scholar Guild