Five-time Sommelier of the Year and Veteran Restaurateur affectionately named “Sommelier for the People” Michael Jordan is Director of Global Key Accounts for Jackson Family Wines. Jordan travels the globe to work with key decision makers and hospitality industry leaders. Passionate and friendly, Jordan demystifies the world of wines as a true “Ambassador of Flavor” for wine lovers across the globe.
Jordan also hosts a weekly radio show, The Word on Wine - in many AM radio markets across the country and podcast on CRN Digital Talk Radio.
With over forty years working in hospitality Michael holds both CWE and MS Diplomas (one of only 15 in the world to hold both). Jordan worked his way up to executive chef and has also done every job in the front and back of the house.
Jordan was Chairman and Chief Judge of the Los Angeles International Wine Competition for15 years and Hosts the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival every year on the island of Maui.
Jordan’s previous roles include Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Worldwide: Global Manager of Wine; President of The Beachcomber Restaurant Group; Vice President of THE RANCH Restaurant & Saloon (Zagat 28-29-28), GM/Sommelier at Napa Rose Restaurant, Disneyland Resort (Zagat 29-28-28), GM/Sommelier of the “AAA Five Diamond” Pavilion Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach; and GM/Sommelier of the award-winning Pinot Provence Restaurant.