André Hueston Mack is an ardent wine educator who has hosted seminars and lead panel discussions at top industry gatherings across the United States, including Aspen Food & Wine Classic and Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival. Mack was the first African American to be named Best Young Sommelier in America by Chaine des Rotisseurs. He was a sommelier at Thomas Keller's renowned French Laundry before helping open Chef Keller's three-Michelin-starred Per Se as head sommelier. Mack now produces wine in Oregon's Willamette Valley under his own label, Mouton Noir, sold all over the world.

Oset Babür-Winter is a writer and editor based in New York City. She was previously the Senior Drinks Editor at Food & Wine, and has contributed stories to Bon Appétit, New York Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, and more. She holds a Level 3 award in wines from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.