A resident of the east end of Long Island,  I came into the wine business by way of  a 16 year career within restaurants.   It’s true, I am native of New Jersey, having spent 7 years with the Harvest Restaurant Group as bartender and later beverage manager in several locations.   While working in restaurants such as Huntley Tavern and 3 West, I developed a passion for domestic wines, particularly smaller, boutique producers.  

After 7 years with one restaurant group,  the opportunity came along to relocate to the Hamptons of Long Island.   After a well learned stint with  the renowned east end restaurant, North Fork Table and Inn, I took the position as beverage manager/ bartender with Almond Bistro in Bridgehampton.    Here I truly began to turn my attention across the pond to France for wine appreciation.   After three years at Almond and with the addition of young children into my life, a move over to the wine business seemed natural. 

It was a particularly fortunate move that I ended up with Bowler Wines.  Here I continue to constantly learn and explore this great passion for the vine.

When not peddling remarkable wines with great stories, I spend lots of time with my family.   A quality evening is spent cooking a great meal, building the perfect fire, and cranking The Clash over a bottle of Beaujolais.  I also love baseball and wait all winter long for pitchers and catchers to report, sad, but true. 

If there are any questions or you are inquiring about free advice, please email David Gordon: dgordon@bowlerwine.com