Mr. Michael J. McNeill, M.S., Vice Echanson (Michael McNeill)

Michael, who is the only Master Sommelier in the State of Georgia, and only one of fifty-eight in the United States, brings with him not only his expertise but also a solid background in the luxury restaurant and hotel business.

He has worked at some of the country's most prestigious properties including the St. Regis in Manhattan and the Ritz Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta.  Over the last two decades, Michael has worked alongside numerous world renowned five-star chefs including Grey Kunz at Lespinasse, Craig Sheldon at the Ryland Inn, and Guenther Seeger and Bruno Menard at the Dining Room.

Michael is a two-time national champion of the "Best Sommelier in America".  He represented the U.S. in two world finals; at the Sopexa Gran Prix du Sommelier in Paris in 1994 - which entitled him to serve as President of the Jury for the U.S. competition that followed in 1997; and the Consours Mondial du Sommelier in Tokyo in 1995.

About Société Mondial du Vin

Société Mondial du Vin is the wine oriented branch of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. The 4-5 events created annually at some of the most interesting restaurants in Atlanta are primarily wine theme dinners.  Various approaches are employed, from member BYOB to more formal presentations.  All is aimed at education, comaraderie and enjoyment.

2010 Events

February 24, 2010 - Sotto Sotto

2009 Events

September 23, 2009 - Social Vinings - to view pictures (click)

April 27, 2009 - The Tasting Room Restaurant & Wine Bar

February 9, 2009 - 4th & Swift

       2008 Events

           August 14, 2008 - Valenza, Banfi Event

            April 1, 2008 - The Tasting Room, S.N.O.B.
                Spanish Wine Theme

        2007 Events

         October 24, 2007 - Wooodfire Grill
            Chef Michael Tuohy indulges Atlantans with seasonally influenced,                         ingredient focused Northern California cuisine.  Mondial dinner will focus                     on Northern Italy.

        May 23, 2007 - Shaun's
        Shaun's is warm, yet simplistic, showcasing the old world charm of this brick             building which also has Atlanta history as a must stop for every campaigning         politician.

           2006 Events

            March 20, 2006 - Silk
            Anna and Raymond Hsu have been a mainstay in downtown Atlanta with                 Hsu's and Pacific Rim Bistro.  With the opening of Silk, Midtown Atlanta, the             Hsu's have taken dining out to another level with the examplar design of the             space and cuisine.  To view Pictures Click (here)

Gregg Smith, Sommelier; Chef Kochi Chiba; Michael McNeill, Vice Echanson

        May 23, 2006 - Restaurant Eugene
        Urbane, sophisticated and meticulous, Restaurant Eugene is recognized by             both local and national critics as one of Atlanta's best restaurants.  Space is         limited to 12 people.  To view pictures click (here)

Peter Janney, Deb O'Neal-Janney, Dick Groves, Herb Spasser, Michael McNeill, Roy Dickson, Kathy Groves.

        July 14th - Six, Atlanta - Celebration of Bastille Day and Country French Wine
        In celebration of Chaine member Kim Ferguson and the opening of her new             night club.

        December 4th & 5th  - Trois - Flavorful modern French cuisine expertly                             prepared by Nationally-Acclaimed Executive Chef, Jeremy Lieb.

        

               2005 Events                                                            

             March 21st - Rathbun's
             An American dinner at the newly opened and very popular Rathbun's
             restaurant.    

            October 19th - Aria
            Aria was named one of the country's best restaurants in 2000 by Esquire                 magazine and tops local lists for best restaurant, best chocolate desserts,             best food and wine pairing and most romantic.
            To View Pictures Click (here)