Welcome to the Beverage Education Workshop!

I’m Ed Martin, Founder of The Beverage Education Workshop.   With almost 20 years in beverage alcohol industry, I started a business that creates an approachable adult beverage experience in all size formats.  I also hold a number of high level of professional wine certifications (WSET Level 4 Diploma Wine and Spirits, French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, and a lead instructor for the Wine Education Institute). 

The Beverage Education Workshop helps people to explore the world of adult beverages (wine is my passion), without any pretense and large time commitment.  The Beverage Education Workshop's goal is to create an interesting and informative social-educational experience.

I have a background in B2B wine and spirits sales, organizational efficiency, restaurant operations, and wine sales development, including expertise in all facets of wine, including production and vinification, training and education, menu consulting, as well as market and sales analysis. 

Specialties: Fluent Spanish, WSET Diploma Level 4 (DIPWSET), French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, Small Business Consulting and Development, Statistics, Sales, and bicycle repair and maintenance.

I look forward to meeting you!