DLynn Proctor

DLynn Proctor Speaker Biography

DLynn Proctor, Fantesca's charismatic Director, isn't just in the wine business; he's a wine virtuoso, a tastemaker, and a trailblazer who has been swirling, sniffing, and sipping his way through the industry for 25 years. With an extensive palate that has been put to use in the finest dining establishments, retail, rare wine brokerage, and international education, DLynn's name is synonymous with oenological excellence.

A globetrotting ambassador of wine, DLynn brings the art of winemaking and wine tasting to life through media relations, seminars, and educational programs across the Americas and Europe. Whether gracing TV screens, contributing to glossy magazines, or captivating audiences in global forums, DLynn's passion and expertise shine as brightly as the most exquisite vintage.

Training with top winemakers from California to Italy, judging at renowned wine shows, and lecturing at world-famous universities are just a few lines on DLynn's impressive résumé. His accolades include 'Best Sommelier in America' by Wine and Spirits Magazine, finalist in The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Société Mondiale du Vin competitions, and being named one of Wine Enthusiast Magazine's Top '40 Under 40' Tastemakers.

But DLynn is more than a sommelier; he's a celebrity in his own right. From his appearance as Kevin Hart's sommelier in the Peacock Original TV Series "Hart to Heart" to his prominent role in the critically acclaimed wine documentary series 'SOMM,' DLynn's on-screen presence has made wine appreciation accessible and intriguing to a whole new audience.