MRM Talking With: Eric Hemer of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits

4 Min Read By MRM Staff

In this latest MRM “Talking With,” Eric Hemer, CWE, MS, MW, Senior Vice President, Corporate Director of Wine Education for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits discusses the role wine plays in the restaurant experience, the company’s recent wine education effort, and what he personally loves about wine.

The largest North American wine and spirits distribution company recently launched the industry’s first national wine team dedicated to providing top quality wine education and certification for their employees across the country. The team, which includes one of only 23 female Master Sommeliers® in the world, is made up of eight of the industry’s most highly-trained experts who hold certifications including Master Sommelier® (MS), Master of Wine (MW), or Certified Wine Educator (CWE).

In addition to overseeing wine education at Southern Glazer’s, Hemer teaches at The Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center at the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism…