G.M. “Pooch” Pucilowski, CWE is a dynamic and exciting speaker, whose enthusiasm for wine is balanced by his 30+ years of teaching and educating both consumers and members of the trade.  A certified wine educator, prolific writer and highly sought-after speaker, Pucilowski brings his infectious enthusiasm and dedication to educating others about the myths and misconceptions people have about wine and the industry.  What began as an intense curiosity about wine and the industry decades earlier has turned into a lifelong passion for Pucilowski.

Today, he is a nationally known wine educator and consultant, who continues to educate wine lovers everywhere through public seminars and private lectures, bus tours, corporate presentations, and his popular Wine Appreciation 101 classes aboard the historic Delta King, in Sacramento, California.  With his ability to talk to wine enthusiasts on any level, Pucilowski breaks down the “complications” of wine into easy to understand segments.  From how to taste wine to pairing wine, any “student” will get the facts they need to know to make an informed decision about what wine to buy.   

Serving for the past 19 years as the Chief Judge and Consultant to the California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, one of the largest and most respected tastings of “California only” wines in the country, gave Pucilowski the credibility and knowledge necessary to serve as a wine judge at some of the most prestigious wine competitions in the country, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, Fingerlakes International Wine Competition, and Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

A prolific and engaging writer, Pucilowski has served as wine consultant/writer for Sacramento Magazine for nearly 10 years, and has written numerous articles for various wine publications throughout Northern California.  People’s continued fascination and interest in wine has prompted Pucilowski to begin writing about his own experiences within the industry.  With decades of experience to draw from, the book promises interesting anecdotes and illustrations about wine and the industry. 

His unique blend of humor and expertise landed Pucilowski his own “Pooch on Wine” segment, aired weekly on Sacramento’s KOVR Channel 13.  Today, he continues to make regular guest appearances on television and radio shows throughout the country.  

Pucilowski is Past-President of the Society of Wine Educators, an international organization of 1,500 wine educators from all over the world.  He earned his credentials as a Certified Wine Educator through the Society, which acknowledges an exceptional standard of both academic knowledge and sensory capability in the field of wine.  He was a Charter Member of this Association and served on the Board of Directors for over 12 years. 

As President/Owner of the University of Wine, (previously known as Wine Educators, Ltd.) he has had the opportunity to travel around the country giving lectures and seminars to wholesalers/distributors, restaurateurs, retailers and winery personnel.  Through his consulting work, he has designed, created, produced and sold educational programs to train these same groups.

His passion for the grape and his love of teaching keeps Pucilowski in demand as a speaker, writer and, most importantly, an educator.  With more than three decades of training, experience and knowledge, he has become one of the most well-respected wine educators around the country.