Dustin Wilson,
Founding Partner
Dustin Wilson is an entrepreneur and Master Sommelier who in 2016 co-founded Verve Wine, an online-focused wine retail business with physical locations in NYC, San Francisco, and Chicago.
Dustin’s sommelier career spans some of the top restaurants across the US – Frasca Food & Wine in Boulder, CO; The Little Nell in Aspen, CO; and RN74 in San Francisco, CA. Dustin is best known for his position as Wine Director of the 3 Michelin-starred restaurant, Eleven Madison Park. This expertise led him to have a leading role in the critically acclaimed wine documentary, SOMM, and he was later featured in the film’s sequels, SOMM: Into the Bottle and SOMM 3. He has over 20 years of experience in hospitality with deep national connections and a passion for the industry.
In addition to wine and restaurants, Dustin loves the outdoors, particularly skiing, is a big fan of hip-hop, as is passionate about health and fitness.