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.