Lee Schlesinger is Vice  President of Portfolio  Management and  Education for importer  Winesellers Ltd. Beyond  his responsibilities to manage the varied  Winesellers suppliers, he  is responsible for training  and education for the  company. In his 30 year  career, he has worked in  various parts of the wine,  beer and spirits industry,  from restaurants and  retail to production to  brand management and  sales. This experience and  passion for education led  him to found WineKnow  

Productions in 2006 to address the need for more accessible wine,  spirits, beer and food instruction for the consumer. His many industry certifications include a diploma in Fermentation  Science and the coveted Diploma (level 4) from The Wine & Spirits  Education Trust. The French Wine Society and The Wine Academy of  Spain have certified Lee to teach French and Spanish wine classes,  respectively.