Kevin Zraly

Kevin Zraly built an impressive career over the past few decades (1976-2001) as Wine Director of Windows on the World. He was the founder and instructor of Windows on the World Wine School that has attracted over 500 students per year and has totaled over 15,000 students to date. He authored the book Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, which is the largest selling wine book in the country. Additionally, Kevin Zraly has been a Culinary Institute of America’s Board of Trustees member since 1990, a recipient of the James Beard Award for Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, and a recipient of the European Wine Council Lifetime Achievement Award 2002. In 2003, Kevin Zraly added one more accolade to his extensive list of accomplishments. He has been named Vice President of Smith and Wollensky Restaurant Group where his passion for wine and teaching others will continue to drive his programs and elite reputation.