General Manager & Wine Director, Village Tavern Restaurant & Inn, Hammondsport, New York.
Suzanne uses her enthusiasm and wine knowledge to promote the wine region of New York State. Her wine list has been awarded the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” yearly since 1995. Featuring over 300 New York State wines makes it the world’s largest New York wine selection. The restaurant also received the “Restaurant of the Year” award from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. Suzanne organizes and hosts monthly Winemakers dinners as a forum to encourage the pairing of great foods, wines and friends.
Suzanne has judged at various competitions including the International Eastern Wine Competition, the New York State Wine Competition and numerous local competitions.