ERIC ZILLIER

Eric Zillier discovered his love of wine while studying international affairs in Aix-en-Provence, seduced by open-air markets and the surrounding wine country. A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, Zillier has worked in restaurants and with a wine importer, educating himself and developing a passion for the wines of France and northern Italy.

Zillier has worked as a sommelier for highly respected New York City restaurant, Veritas, where during his five-year tenure the restaurant earned the prestigious Grand Award from Wine Spectator. As wine director at Alto, Zillier has hand-selected a broad list of over 2,500 selections that pays fitting tribute to Northern Italian white and red wines as well as a remarkable selection of fairly priced vintage Bordeaux and Burgundy.

In 2008, Wine Spectator honored Alto with the Grand Award.