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Dr. Michael Apstein
Dr. Michael Apstein is a freelance wine writer who regularly contributes to The Boston Globe. In 2000, he received a James Beard Foundation Journalism Award for his writing. Since 1980, his wine articles have appeared in a variety of publications such as The Wine News, Boston Magazine and The Boston Phoenix.
Michael was the wine writer for the Grand Diplome Cooking Course Yearbook from 1981 until 1985. He is a well-respected wine educator who has taught at the Boston Center for Adult Education for 20 years. Bon Appetit chose Michael as one of five instructors nationwide who were recognized for their accomplishments as wine educators. He has conducted numerous tastings and seminars at the Boston Wine Festival, the Nantucket Wine Festival, The Boston Wine Expo, The Elizabeth Bishop Wine Resource Center at Boston University, The Providence Wine Festival, and the annual meeting of the Society of Wine Educators.
Michael judges at national and international wine competitions, including the Los Angeles County Fair, the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition, The Old Ebbitt Grill International Wine for Oysters competition, and the Concours St. Marc in Chateauneuf du Pape.
