Kevin Zraly
- Wine Author and Educator
- Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
- Vice President, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group
Kevin Zraly built an impressive career over the past few decades (1976-2001) as Wine Director of Windows on the World. He was the founder and instructor of Windows on the World Wine School that has attracted over 500 students per year and has totaled over 15,000 students to date.
Kevin has authored the book Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, which is the largest selling wine book in the country. Additionally, he has been a Culinary Institute of America’s Board of Trustees member since 1990, a recipient of the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, and a recipient of the European Wine Council Lifetime Achievement Award 2002.
In 2003, Kevin added one more accolade to his extensive list of accomplishments. He has been named Vice President of Smith and Wollensky Restaurant Group where his passion for wine and teaching others will continue to drive his programs and elite reputation.
- Wine Director of Windows on the World from 1976-2001
- Author of the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course book; Over 2 million copies sold
- Founder and instructor of the Windows on the World Wine School, with over 500 students per year; Over 15,000 students have completed the course to date
- Culinary Institute of America's Board of Trustees member since 1990
- Recipient of the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year
- Recipient of the European Wine Council Lifetime Achievement Award 2002
- Kevin has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, GQ Magazine, and Newsweek
MOST REQUESTED PROGRAMS:
The One-Hour Wine Expert
Sample 6 Wines from Italy, France, California, or the Rest of the World. Learn How to Pair Wines with Food
Four Wines with Dinner
- Wine Author and Educator
- Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
- Vice President, Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group
Kevin Zraly built an impressive career over the past few decades (1976-2001) as Wine Director of Windows on the World. He was the founder and instructor of Windows on the World Wine School that has attracted over 500 students per year and has totaled over 15,000 students to date.
Kevin has authored the book Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, which is the largest selling wine book in the country. Additionally, he has been a Culinary Institute of America’s Board of Trustees member since 1990, a recipient of the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, and a recipient of the European Wine Council Lifetime Achievement Award 2002.
In 2003, Kevin added one more accolade to his extensive list of accomplishments. He has been named Vice President of Smith and Wollensky Restaurant Group where his passion for wine and teaching others will continue to drive his programs and elite reputation.
- Wine Director of Windows on the World from 1976-2001
- Author of the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course book; Over 2 million copies sold
- Founder and instructor of the Windows on the World Wine School, with over 500 students per year; Over 15,000 students have completed the course to date
- Culinary Institute of America's Board of Trustees member since 1990
- Recipient of the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year
- Recipient of the European Wine Council Lifetime Achievement Award 2002
- Kevin has been featured in The New York Times, People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, GQ Magazine, and Newsweek
MOST REQUESTED PROGRAMS:
The One-Hour Wine Expert
Sample 6 Wines from Italy, France, California, or the Rest of the World. Learn How to Pair Wines with Food
Four Wines with Dinner
