Get To Know Lindsey

Lindsey Young is a native Californian, raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, with strong family roots in Louisiana. Her early exposure to diverse culinary traditions sparked a lifelong passion for food and wine.

After holding various roles in the restaurant industry, Lindsey decided to pursue her Sommelier Certification, driven by her desire to cultivate lasting food and wine memories with others. Her career includes serving as a Sommelier at Alexander’s Steakhouse, Beverage Director at Park Tavern and Ittoryu Gozu, and Lead Sommelier at Michelin-starred Selby’s of Bacchus Management Group. In 2017, she earned her Advanced Sommelier Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers.

A winner of the prestigious Ruinart Challenge, Lindsey has been recognized for her exceptional blind tasting abilities and in-depth knowledge of fine wines. Her extensive travels to renowned wine regions—including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Napa Valley, Tuscany, and many others—have deepened her expertise in diverse terroirs and winemaking techniques.

Lindsey recently transitioned from the restaurant floor to launch her own consulting business. In addition to running the company, she teaches at the San Francisco Wine School, is preparing for the Master Sommelier exam, and continues to explore the world’s greatest wine regions, sharing her passion and expertise with a broader audience.