BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – (August 15, 2018) – Upon the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Angelenos and visitors alike were introduced to world-class dining brought to life by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten via Jean-Georges Beverly Hills and The Rooftop by JG. Staffed with top-notch culinary experts in the kitchen, the hotel also boasts a team of skilled and passionate sommeliers to round-out the renowned gastronomic experience. A regular participant and successful bidder at the prestigious Premier Napa Valley auction, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills also celebrates the sommelier team for its part in Jean-Georges Beverly Hills’ recent receipt of Wine Spectator’s “Best Of” Award of Excellence in its first year.
Wine Director Jordan Nova oversees all beverage services at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. As an Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and a Certified Specialist of Wine through the Society of Wine Educators, Jordan is a young man with a drive to bring the best of the world’s wine to the lips of every guest. Jordan was recently voted one of Zagat’s “30 Under 30” innovative hospitality professionals, making him ideally suited to manage the fine wines in the cellar of this five-star hotel.
Favorite Wine: “If you’ve ever sat down for a drink with me, you’ll know that my life and career is a love letter to champagne. But for the Waldorf Astoria and Jean-Georges, we focus on sharing great wines from great people. Every time you buy a bottle of wine, you yourself are a patron of an artist and a family. From living in Napa Valley, I love to spread the story of elegant, well-made wines like Azur Wines, Staglin Family, Del Dotto Vineyards, Continuum Estate and RAEN. Being in luxury, we, and our guests, are addicted to the finesse of Bordeaux. We work very closely with our friends at Duclot Vinicole to bring wine direct from the Chateaux and I personally taste every bottle to make sure they are at their best.”
Jordan is joined by Sommelier Max Goldberg who is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. His hospitality journey began at a young age as an aspiring chef in Los Angeles. During his studies at The Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park, Max discovered a natural talent and strong affinity for the world of wine and spirits. Max graduated with a dual degree in culinary arts and beverage management, then ventured up the west coast where he worked with Gary Danko before returning home to Los Angeles.
Favorite Wine: “Red Burgundy is hard not to love – specifically, I have an affection for the wines from Domaine Marquis d’Angerville from the town of Volnay. They make these intensely aromatic and floral red wines from Pinot Noir. At Jean-Georges I love showing their 2004 ‘Clos de Ducs’ vineyard and any of their 2007s that we receive direct from their cellars. At home, I’ve collected a few 2011s and 2009s that are hard to beat.”
Sommelier Michael Scribner is also a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Michael’s love of beverage and hospitality stems from the confluence of his years in the performing arts and his Paso Robles heritage. As a native of California’s central coast wine country, Michael followed his dreams to train with Ballet West, one of the U.S.’ premier classical ballet companies. Finding that wine and spirits exhibit the same detail and passion as the arts, Michael began to venture into the world of beverage and also worked at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, a Four Star Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide.
Favorite Wine: “Personally, I have an affinity for wines that are powerful yet graceful. To me, that’s the Rioja region of Spain. Lopez de Heredia is a classic producer of Rioja, with wines that dance between bold and elegant,” said Michael. “From our cellar, I am still mesmerized by the subtle strength and vivacious aromas of the 1980 Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia – ‘Gran Reserva.’ To try this lush and savory wine at home, check your wine shop for Lopez de Heredia’s 2005 ‘Viña Tondonia- Reserva’.”
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Jean-Georges Beverly Hills and The Rooftop by JG are located at 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. To learn more about the team and for interview opportunities, please contact kendal@ballantinespr.com.
About Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills:
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts’ first new build on the West Coast and second California property, joining the legendary Waldorf Astoria portfolio of now 26 hotels and resorts. The hotel’s 119 deluxe rooms and 51 suites are part of a world-class, Art Deco- influenced design created by renowned interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon, Inc. (PYR). World-class dining can be discovered at the hotel with three venues created by the legendary French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten: the elegant Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, the chef’s signature restaurant, as well as The Rooftop by JG and Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Bar. Helmed by a top-notch team of culinary experts hand picked by Vongerichten and including Executive Chef Steve Benjamin of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon fame, the chefs are committed to sourcing foods locally whenever possible and a cornerstone of the menus in all the food and beverage offerings at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. The hotel also features 6,300 square feet of meeting spaces, perfect for social events, corporate meetings or gala celebrations.
The property recently won the Forbes Five-Star Award, and was named best new hotel on the Travel + Leisure 2018 It List, 2018 Travel + Leisure “World’s Best” Awards, and by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, visit www.waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com.
About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is a portfolio of just over 30 iconic properties that create a unique sense of place with a relentless commitment to personal service and culinary expertise in landmark locations around the world. Unified by their inspirational environments and True Waldorf Service, Waldorf Astoria hotels deliver graceful service from the moment a guest books through checkout. Waldorf Astoria is a part of Hilton, a leading global hospitality company. Experience Waldorf Astoria by booking at www.waldorfastoria.com or through the Hilton Honors mobile app. Learn about the brand by visiting newsroom.hilton.com/waldorfastoria, and follow Waldorf Astoria on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,400 properties with nearly 880,000 rooms, in 106 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company’s portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
