About Lisa

Lisa Redwine brings a whole new level of food and wine knowledge to the San Diego community. Lisa passed the Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Exam in 2010 and is pursuing her Master Sommelier certification. She is one of four women in San Diego to hold Advanced Sommelier accreditation. And having worked as a professional chef and general manager for some of the finest restaurants in San Francisco, Lisa elevates the dining experience to an art form, where service, atmosphere, food and wine intermingle to form a feast for all the senses.

Growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, Lisa was exposed at a young age to farmer’s markets, freshly baked breads and delicious home cooking. The granddaughter of a butcher and a cheese maker, Lisa learned the importance of fresh handcrafted foods. She enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Stout, where she received a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and then attended the Culinary Institute of America, where she graduated with honors with a degree in Culinary Arts.

Lisa went from New York to San Francisco, as she was General Manager at the renowned Cypress Club under restaurateur extraordinaire, John Cunin. Lisa then joined the Grand Cafe as assistant General Manager where she worked with General Manager Umberto Gibin. There, she developed a wine program that garnered awards from Wine Spectator and Sante magazines. After relocating to San Diego, she served as General Manager and Hotel Wine Director at Molly’s Restaurant & Bar at the Marriott Hotel.

As the Director of Restaurants and Beverage Operations of the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., Lisa was responsible in creation of an innovative seasonal beverage programs that encompassed wine, cocktails and beer, staff training, revenue generation and service standards for The Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, La Jolla Shores Hotel Catering, and La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Catering and Club Dining. 

Her newest adventure is working with the prestigious Regal Wine Company as a sales representative, conveying her passion for the labels she will be representing to wine professionals in San Diego. 

She brings with her multiple food and beverage certifications, including: Advanced Sommelier from Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Specialist of Wine from Society of Wine Educators, Certified Wine Professional and an AOS Degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America. 

Lisa is a leader in the wine industry and in her hometown of San Diego, she has trained hundreds of individuals to become better beverage professionals. In 2006, she began teaching "Exploring Wine" in San Diego State University's Business of Wine Program. She has expanded her role at SDSU as she serves as an Advisor and teaches multiple wine classes each year. She has been involved for more than a decade with the San Diego Wine & Food Festival and serves as an advisor and Head Lead for SommCon USA. She is a wine judge for the San Diego International Wine Competition, Sommelier Challenge, Toast of the Coast and Lum Eisenman San Diego County Wine Competition. In 2011, after seeing a need for educational opportunities for women wine professionals she created the nonprofit organization, Women’s Wine Alliance. She currently serves on the organization’s board and leads seminars for its members.