User:Aenima19/Tom Brock

As a native of Northern California, Tom Brock, Jr.'s passion for wine was sparked while visiting with friends who owned wineries in the picturesque region of Sonoma County.

Under the tutelage of some of California's most notable wine makers, Tom developed an understanding and appreciation of wine that would inevitably serve as the cornerstone to his career in the wine industry.

Over the years, Tom has traveled extensively throughout Europe and has taken countless wine education classes in pusuit of his passion.

Upon moving to New Hampshire in 2001, Tom worked as a restaurant wine consultant and as an account manager for a wine distributor before becoming The Meat House's Director of Wine and Cheese in 2007.

In November 2008, Tom accomplished a long-term goal by becoming the first Certified Wine Educator in Maine and New Hampshire - a title he shares with only 270 wine industry professionals in the world.

As Director of Wine & Cheese for The Meat House, Tom Brock, Jr. CWE is responsible for developing the wine and cheese program and hosting wine education classes through the Reserve Tasting program.

In addition to his primary responsibilities at The Meat House, Tom writes a column for the monthly newsletter, The Butcher's Blog, and serves as industry expert for several media outlets throughout New England.

In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife Amelia and his two children Elliott (4) and Sam (2).