Meet Our Sommeliers

Plumed Horse Has Received Wine Spectator’s Grand Award Consecutively Since 2015

Wine Strengths: California, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Piedmont, Tuscany, Germany, Australia

Selections: 2,975

Inventory: 18,145

Plumed Horse Sommeliers
JEFFREY PERISHO
JEFFREY PERISHOSOMMELIER & WINE DIRECTOR
Jeffrey began his interest in wine as an undergraduate at USC and took the opportunity to join The Plumed Horse in 2008. During his time, he resurrected the cellars to Wine Spectator Grand Award status, currently one of 94 in the world. Though he would cite passing the Advanced Sommelier Exam as one of his favorite achievements, he believes that pouring Riesling, neglecting to manicure his beard, and cheering on the Giants are much more important.
CHRIS WARD
CHRIS WARDSOMMELIER & BAR MANAGER
Chris Ward, a certified sommelier since 2014, has curated wine programs for top South Bay restaurants and consulted on private collections. As Bar Manager at The Plumed Horse, he brings his cocktail expertise and passion to our historic venue. In 2024, Chris earned 2nd in the U.S. Regionals and 6th globally at the No.3 Gin Unrivaled Classics Competition in Europe! Come experience his award-winning cocktails at The Bar at TPH.
ANTONIO MENDOZA
ANTONIO MENDOZALEAD SOMMELIER
Born in El Salvador, Antonio grew up in San Francisco, where he discovered his passion for wine. Having built wine programs throughout the peninsula, Antonio joined the team at The Plumed Horse in October 2022 and was named Lead Sommelier of the team months later. Though his love for old-world wines is strong, he would say that the Napa Valley is home to his favorite wines and producers.