Johannes Neckermann received his first wine education and training from none less
than the grand segnieur of Burgundy: Charles Piat, who went on to sponsor his
initial membership in the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. Since, Johannes
Neckermann has risen to the rank of Officier-Commandeur in the Albany, NY chapter
of this esteemed international wine society..A rival, and no less prestigious
wine society, is the Commanderie de Bordeaux, where he is Commandeur. Recently, he has assumed leadership of the Italian Wine Society: L’Ordine Della Vite as Curator.
Johannes Neckermann's four decades of wine experience have prompted organizers of wine functions worldwide to frequently employ his expertise and services. He proudly serves on the Board of the Annual Wine Auction for HARC held at the Cooperstown Otesaga Hotel. |
Johannes Neckermann has given countless presentations and seminars in the fine points of selecting, collecting, maintaining, preparing, serving, and savoring of wine. Currently, he teaches "Wine Wise 101" and "Wine Wise 102" at the State University of New York. Johannes Neckermann wrote the column "Wine Wise" to educate people about the basics of wine appreciation. |
