About the Author
The Author, Jonathan Cristaldi (Photo by Marcin JM)
Jonathan Cristaldi, a performer and PR maverick (who goes by the alias JONNY CIGAR, a Self-Appointed Master Sommelier) is a aficionado of all things wine. He frequents the Napa Valley and reads most anything with regards to wine that he can find in print, if not reading or re-reading F. Scott Fitzgerald. At the present he is rather fond of the California Cab. Mr. Cigar considers himself a “Poet of the Gutter” and as a self-appointed Master Sommelier, hosts monthly events through his traveling saloon, The Noble Rot. Mr. Cigar is also an integral member of acclaimed supper club A Razor, A Shiny Knife, working closely with Michael Cirino and Daniel Castano to host amazing events around the world. Please note: The flog blog “WINETOLOGY” is written, in the voice of Jonny Cigar, meant to be humorous and light-hearted, like a bottle of Sutter Home rose (not to be taken too seriously). Contact: info@thenoblerot.com
Jonny Cigar (Self-Appointed Master Sommelier) (photo by Steph Goralnick)
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Jonny’s partner-in-wine goes by the name, Brian Quinn. Together they are a Noble Rot.
Brian Quinn
Brian is a drummer/percussionist and freelance web-designer based in New York City.
BQ
Brian studied Jazz Performance at New School University’s Jazz and Contemporary Music Program, as well as Parson’s School of Design for his web work. He has toured through Europe with Big Bands and Orchestras (performing “West Side Story”), as well as Japan with Toshiko Akyoshi, serving as her road manager on several occasions … and currently performs throughout the NYC area with various performers (singer-songwriters, jazz groups, etc.). Currently, Brian continues his work in the artist management realm through The Jazz Tree / Mary Ann Topper, where he has helped oversee the careers of several prominent Jazz artists for the past 7 years. As curator and co-collaborator for The Noble Rot, Brian will work to present a wide spectrum of artists and performers for these events. http://brianquinn.tumblr.com/
