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Our Team
Meet Our Co-Founders
Once introduced during their time studying at the Culinary Institute of America and now taking on the world of wine together. Bonded by their love of good wine, good food, and making the traditional wine spaces more accessible to everyone.
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Co-Founder • Advanced Sommelier
Cara Patricia
Known for her relaxed style of wine education, Cara Patricia's motto is "Drink for Yourself", a reminder that regardless of the trends and fads of the beverage world, what is most important is what makes YOU happy. Cara has been specializing in wine and beverage since 2008. In September 2015, Cara earned her Advanced Sommelier credentials from the Court of Master Sommeliers. In addition, Cara is WSET Advanced, as well as a Certified Wine Professional (CWP) and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) through the Culinary Institute of America and Society of Wine Educators, respectively. She also holds certifications as California Wine Appellation Specialist from the San Francisco Wine School and French Wine Scholar from the French Wine Society. When she’s not drinking Cru Beaujolais, Cara is hanging out with her cats Siouxsie Sioux & Lydia Deetz. @CaraPatriciaSF (she/they)
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Co-Founder • Certified Sommelier
Simi Grewal
Simi’s career with food & wine traces back to her freshman year at NYU when she fully began to realize how much joy she took in cooking. Since then Simi has been immersed in positions from New York City, London, and San Francisco that allowed her to gain a holistic understanding of the hospitality and restaurant industries with a specialization in wine and beverage. Simi holds a Certified Sommelier credential from The Court of Master Sommeliers, as well as a Certified Wine Professional (CWP) and Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) through the Culinary Institute of America and Society of Wine Educators, respectively. When she's not immersed in the wine world, she also loves watching European football and hanging with golden retrievers. @simi1612 (she/her)
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Cellar Somm, Sommtender, & Retail Specialist
Karen Smith
An avid traveler and foodie, Karen Smith (she/her) didn't start drinking truly great wine until she moved to San Francisco in 2016. An Illinois native and former corporate legal professional, Karen's wine career began in 2022, when she needed something to do and landed a role as a bartender at a boutique wine bar in Hayes Valley. Wishing to build upon her wine bar experience, Karen joined DECANTsf in early 2023, where she helps with administrative shop tasks, bartends, and fills her shopping cart with one of everything. Karen is excited to soon begin her WSET certification journey and continue expanding her wine expertise!
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Sommtender & Retail Specialist • WSET Level II
Parker Story
Parker Story (he/him) brings nearly ten years of experience in fine wine to DECANTsf. Prior to joining our team, he worked as a sommelier and restaurant manager, most recently at Oakland, California's buzzy Hi Felicia Supper Club, although he joins us from the great state of Alabama. Working prior to that in Kansas City, Missouri, Parker possesses experience in a diverse group of markets, as well as a wide range of venues--from restaurants to wholesale, and more. Parker, who is otherwise an avid literature fan and a musician, lives in Alameda with his wife Brittany and their two daughters, Biloxi & Silver.
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Sommtender & Retail Specialist • WSET Level III
Riley Shea
Riley Shea (they/she) is a young wine professional that has experiences spanning much of the industry and world. They have worked many harvests focused in winemaking and in vineyard management at renowned wineries in Chile, New Zealand and Northern California. She has also followed her passion and drive to self-educate, leading to her WSET Level 3 completion with merit. They also have a strong track record in retail and food and wine service with an affinity for coffee and food as well as wine. They aspire to have a future in wine as diverse as their background, as well as to develop herself in academia as a researcher and advocate for Trans Community health.
Our Team Vibe
DECANTsf started with a simple vision to create a place where we could all come together and connect. Today, we are disrupting the wine world, offering high quality yet approachable wines paired with an in-person, one on one customer service like no other. Our vibe is fun, eclectic, and inspiring. Our motto is come one, come all - everyone is accepted and appreciated – and bring good energy.
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The atmosphere is fun and spirits are high
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We see your potential and believe in your growth
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Real teamwork, real connectedness, no drama
🌞 IT'S HOT OUT THERE! 🌡️
SUMMER SHIPPING NOTICE
DECANTsf may hold your shipment in the event of extreme weather or climate events. If shipping outside of California, you may select 2-, 3-, or Next Day Air for express shipping. All shipments will come with ice packs, but DECANTsf is not responsible for any weather-related damage.
You may choose to purchase and hold bottles in store while you build a case for shipping in Autumn. At checkout, select "pick up in store" and in the order notes, indicate you would like to "hold in-store to build a full case". Please see our FAQ for more details.