Silver, James: - is a 30-plus-year veteran of the wine industry, having managed wineries and vineyards in New York and Northern California. Originally from Philadelphia, Jim has worked with Rémy Martin, Hess Collection, Martinelli, Alejandro Bulgheroni, and Bonny Doon Vineyard and was once the sommelier for the Four Seasons Hotel Group. He has designed and built retail wine shops, restaurants, and wine bars; created brands of wine, cider, and brandy; imported French, Australian, and Argentine wines; been a trade liaison to China; and exported American wines to two dozen countries. Jim is currently Chief Sales Officer for WineDirect Fulfillment, Inc. and lives in Napa Valley with his wife Claire and their three children.