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Kelly Ford Lau brings over 20 years of expertise in wine, hospitality, and education. Here's what the industry has recognized.
Awards & Recognitions
Wine & Spirits Magazine · 2010
“Best New Sommeliers of 2010”
Kelly was named one of Wine & Spirits magazine's Best New Sommeliers of 2010 — a national recognition honoring the most promising emerging talent in the sommelier profession.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Graduate, UNLV Hotel College
A graduate of one of the nation's top hospitality programs, Kelly built her foundation in wine and service at UNLV before going on to lead wine programs at some of the country's most acclaimed chef-driven restaurants.
Culinary Institute of America
Faculty, School of Graduate & Professional Studies
Kelly currently teaches at the Culinary Institute of America's School of Graduate and Professional Studies, drawing on her 20-year career to educate the next generation of wine and hospitality professionals. She has also taught “Wines of the World” at UNLV.
Press & Media
“One of the Best New Sommeliers of 2010.”
— Wine & Spirits Magazine
“Nevada’s first e-commerce wine store, KellySOMM specializes in high-quality, low-intervention, and natural wines through a curated subscription service and bottle shop.”
— KellySOMM, Est. 2020 · Las Vegas, NV
Government & Trade Collaborations
Austrian Government — Regional Wine Promotion
Invited by the Austrian government to promote Austrian regional wine development in the United States, serving as a trusted ambassador for Austrian wine culture and producers.
Italian Government — Regional Wine Promotion
Invited by the Italian government to promote Italian regional wine development in the United States, helping to elevate awareness and appreciation of Italy's diverse wine regions among American consumers and trade.
Notable Venues & Collaborations
As lead sommelier, Kelly curated wine programs at some of the most celebrated chef-driven restaurants in the country.
Postrio
by Wolfgang Puck
Bazaar Meat
by José Andrés
é by José Andrés
Intimate chef’s table experience
Bardot Brasserie
by Michael Mina
Delmonico
by Emeril Lagasse
Olives
by Todd English · Bellagio
Otto
by Mario Batali