REMINDER: OCTOBER HAPPY HOUR IS OCTOBER 25TH

Last one of 2024! Come out, celebrate and welcome Fall and the Holidays!

Our Special Guest and Wine Educator is Kurt Purvis. Here is a short bio:

Kurt M. Purvis, born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a seasoned professional in the wine industry. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Spanish from Wofford College and lived in Spain for two years, further enhancing his language skills and cultural knowledge.

Currently a Wine Sales Representative at Knoxville Beverage Company, Kurt has worked in various roles within the wine industry. He completed winemaking internships with renowned winemakers Bernard Baudry in France and Thomas Rivers Brown in Napa, CA. Additionally, he has served as an Estate Host at both Larkmead and Turnbull wineries in Napa, where he gained valuable experience and recognition.

Fluent in Spanish, Kurt combines strong interpersonal skills with a passion for wine, supported by a WSET Level III certification with distinction and ongoing studies toward a WSET Diploma. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, hiking, and exploring wine production.

For inquiries or to connect, Kurt can be reached at [email protected] or 865-850-7442.