Chris Cardoso

Chris Cardoso

Associate Tasting Coordinator, Napa

About

After more than two decades in hospitality, Chris Cardoso joined Wine Spectator in June 2023 as an associate tasting coordinator. A graduate of Kendall College of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, he received his master’s degree in hospitality management from Florida International University in 2014. He lives in Napa Valley with his son and their two pets.

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