Senior Wine Educator Kevin Toomajian

Kevin Toomajian is the Senior Wine Educator at COPIA. His passion for wine dates back to his college days when he remembers drinking Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon out of blue plastic Solo Cups at his college fraternity house. This modest introduction to wine was enough to spark an interest, which he pursued through tasting and reading. Kevin’s passion for wine grew and, eventually, he was given a copy of “Harvests of Joy” by Robert Mondavi. This book forever changed his life, inciting an enthusiasm that led to his immersion in the wine industry.

His wine career began as the Sommelier and Wine Buyer for Bella Vista Restaurant in Chicago. Before COPIA, he was also the Tour Programs Manager for Robert Mondavi Winery, Director of Visitor Center Operations for Darioush Winery, and the Wine Buyer for Intervine, a distributor that sells wine exclusively to the Airlines and Cruise Ships.

Kevin is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he received his Bachelor's degree in journalism. He lives in Napa and is a member of the Society of Wine Educators.

ktoomajian@copia.org