A native of Caen, Normandy, France, Olivier Lotterie has a strong background the wine and restaurant business. After earning his degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Ecole Hôtelière de Granville, France, Olivier worked for 3 star Michelin restaurant Près d’Eugenie before working for several cruise lines, including on the famed Queen Elizabeth 2. Three years and two world tours later, Olivier settled in Washington D.C. where he continued working in the wine and restaurant business, including at Gerard’s where he assisted in wine buying.

While working at the Maryland distributor Franklin Selections, Olivier met Danny Haas, Burgundy buyer for Vineyard Brands and son of Vineyard Brands and Tablas Creek founder Bob Haas. The rest is history and Olivier has been with Vineyard Brands for 23 years. Currently Olivier is the Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager, overseeing the states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, the District of Columbia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.