Our Store & Our Staff
Endless Wine is a classic, hands-on, service-oriented online wine store. We are committed to exposing our customers to new and interesting wines that are outstanding examples of grape variety, place and style. Our boutique wine store specializes in small production, hand crafted, artisan wines from around the world.
Debbie Fenton – Partner and Certified Wine Sommelier
Debbie received her wine education from the International Wine Guild in Denver, Colorado. As a buyer and manager for Endless Wine she is able to develop her interest and passion for French wines, especially those of the Loire, Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon. Debbie’s relationship and strong connection with the local chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has garnered Endless Wine an opportunity to pour wine at JDRF’s annual Winter Wine Fest in February each year. Debbie has a keen palate and is the “go-to” person in all things culinary including our pairing and tasting events. Debbie has vested a personal interest in all of the Endless Wine wine club members and enjoys staying in close contact with our members to ensure their satisfaction in our clubs.
Debbie’s Recommendations:
2006 Chateau Saint André Bordeaux
2007 Gerard Bertrand Pinot Noir
2008 Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglloni
Leslie Larson - Partner and Certified Wine Sommelier
Leslie obtained her wine education at the International Wine Guild in Denver, Colorado. She grew up drinking California wines, but had a real epiphany with a bottle of Chateau Verdignan Haute-Medoc. Analyzing the difference between the terroir from various regions was eye-opening. Distinguishing the difference between a fruit-forward wine and an elegant wine that is more laid back and relaxed on the palate was intriguing. There is so much going on in each glass. Leslie is Endless Wine’s writer. She blogs a daily wine pairing and desert pairing on the website. Additionally, she writes recipes and pairs the wine and gourmet meals for inclusion with all of the wine club shipments. She co-chairs the juvenile diabetes fundraiser with co-partner and certified wine sommelier Debbie Fenton. Leslie would urge potential wine club members to join Endless Wine’s club because it is different than any other wine club in that each wine is personally evaluated by Endless Wine. In today’s economy, people want a “sure thing” and do not have money to waste on experimenting.
Leslie’s Recommendations:
2009 Maison Bouachon Cote du Rhone
2007 Mendoza “Mendel” Malbec
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre
Steve Fenton – Partner and Chief Financial Officer
Steve has over 15 years of finance and accounting experience as well as working knowledge of the wine industry. Steve is abreast of the latest computer programs used in accounting, record keeping and state and federal compliance. Steve is responsible for coordinating, planning, and reporting on the financial activities of Endless Wine. He sets financial policies and the auditing methods we employ. Steve supervises the financial reports including annual reports, tax returns, and reports to government agencies. With Steve at the helm of Endless Wine it makes it possible for the sommeliers to spend their time where it counts most, in the vineyards and at the wineries developing relationships and evaluating wine for our customers and wine club members.
Steve’s Recommendations:
2009 Bodega “Amalaya” Vino Tinto
2007 Arroyo Robles Orillia del Paso Viognier Port
2009 James Oatley Tic Tok Shiraz
Mike Larson – Partner and Director of Sales & Marketing
Mike has over 14 years of sales and marketing experience. Wine sales is more than just “moving the boxes”. To Mike it is about developing relationships with your customers, whether they are your wine makers, distribution partners, wine club members, or your consumers buying direct from you. Mike uses him sales channels to create and maintain a cohesive brand identity that resonates with each person buying our wine. A well-defined, cohesive, relevant brand identity is the foundation of marketing; without it you are just spending dollars. Mike’s motto has always been “Always do what’s right for the customer”. That unselfish approach to sales has made Mike and Endless Wine the success that it is today.
Mike’s Recommendations:
2006 Susana Balbo Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Gelfand Vineyards Tempranillo
2007 Four Vines Zinfandel Port