THE GRAPE HUNTER
With the charm and energy of Giada and Emeril, Jonathan Mitchell inspires both wine experts and novices to be adventurous with wine.
As the sommelier-to-the-stars at Pacific Dining
Car and Sterling Steakhouse in Los Angeles, Jonathan
shared his passion and knowledge for wine. His goal is to entertain and
educate people who might be intimidated by fancy labels and the wine tasting
process.
THE BEGINNING
Incorporating his down-to-earth, relaxed style, Jonathan has developed
wine lists for such restaurants as Morton’s
SteakhouseBeverly Hills, Spazio, Sterling
Steakhouse, and Pacific Dining
Car where
he features many of the greatest wines from around the world.
A history major and former touring musician, Jonathan's journey began
at the famed Morton's Steakhouse, where
he worked as a waiter to pay the bills. While there, Jonathan quickly
developed a keen sense for wine and was quickly promoted to captain and
later sommelier.
AROUND TOWN
Jonathan is a regular guest Joe Escalante's
103.1 FM "Wino Wednesday" and
is a contributor to Bon Appetit's prestigious
Wine Tasting Panel. He
has also been featured in LA.com, Patterson's
Beverage Journal,
Variety and Chalk Hill's "Guide to Sommeliers in
America" and
he has appeared on the KTLA Morning Show,
and the syndicated radio shows "The
Lighten Up Lounge" and "What's
Cookin'?" In the summer of 2008 Jonathan was honored to
be the only American judge in Japan at the Japan
Wine Challenge the
largest wine event in Asia. His
love of life and people is infectious, whether he is playing drums
with his reggae band or running private seminars and tastings, his
passion for wine keeps fans and customers coming back for more!
He
has also been featured in LA.com, Patterson's
Beverage Journal,
Variety and Chalk Hill's "Guide to Sommeliers in
America" and
he has appeared on the 
