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.

After becoming a sommelier in 2014, Chris has helped develop wine programs for some of the top restaurants in the South Bay, as well as consulting in private collections and pop-up dinners around Silicon Valley. Chris joined the Plumed Horse as Bar Manager to share his creative cocktail expertise and bring his passion for the industry to our historic restaurant.

Manuel, or Manny as we know him, joined The Plumed Horse in 1988, and has been the face of the dining room since his start. Anyone who has dined with us will know Manny from his poise, sense of humor, and desire to please. Perhaps the most expert on Bordeaux in the Bay Area, he loves sharing his knowledge and stories on a nightly basis.

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.