Godmothers Gather: Jordan Salcito

“The most talented coach to teach anyone the pleasure of a tasting adventure. Cheers to this approachable new book!” –Chef Daniel Boulud

Award-winning sommelier Jordan Salcito joins us to discuss “Smart Mouth: Wine Essentials for You, Me, and Everyone We Know,” her smart, witty, and delightfully informative guide to discovering and embracing wine. She’ll be joined in conversation by Riley Reed, Godmothers’ head of live and digital storytelling.

Jordan was drawn to wine from a young age—her father shared memories of making wine with his father in their basement in their Italian-American community—but she didn’t encounter great wine until she moved to New York and started working harvests at world-renowned wineries in Burgundy.

Using her personal journey (which includes overseeing the beverage programs for David Chang's Momofuku restaurants and working as a sommelier at Eleven Madison Park) as a template, Jordan demystifies wine for everyone, sharing vital information so you can be confident in finding wines that you love, too. It gives you permission to feel smart about wine and then go forth with confidence, drinking what you love. You'll know what wine tools you actually need and what to get instead of Champagne when you're hosting on a budget.

The wine world is large, but figuring out what you love doesn't have to be overwhelming. The only expert in what tastes delicious to you is you. Smart Mouth will help you discover what that is.

This event will be hosted in our third-floor loft space, which is only accessible by stairs.