Our Team
Michael Meagher
Michael Meagher is one of 269 Master Sommeliers in the world and the Principal of Sommelier On-Demand Hospitality Services. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas where he is the Co-Chair of the Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, intermingled with a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University, an Associate’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America, a Master’s degree from the University of Adelaide in South Australia, and the Diploma from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust in London, Michael has a rich depth of experience from around the globe that he shares with each bottle he opens and every glass he pours.
On the academic and trade front, Michael has been published in a number of sources, including the academic Journal of Culinary Science and Technology, the Guild of Sommeliers and trade publication The Somm Journal, while also having his pursuit of the Master Sommelier Diploma featured in the book Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment. In addition to writing, speaking and consulting roles, he serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors for the Boston Sommelier Society.