Jenny Benzie, Sommelière Jenny Benzie's passion for travel has put her on the map in the world of wines. Upon graduating from college with a degree in sociology, Jenny journeyed around North America, eventually landing in the Virgin Islands where she began working in wine service at Caneel Bay Resort on St. John. There, the sociologist in Jenny took delight in observing the social rituals surrounding wine, noting who would drink wine when, where and with whom. Through jaunts working in tasting rooms at wineries in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and a few trips to Italy, Jenny soaked up the world of viticulture and wine making, interacting with wine makers, sellers, consumers and collectors. Jenny returned to the US seeking more formal training, starting as a sommelier at Michael’s in Santa Monica, California. With several wine certifications under her belt, including the Advanced Sommelier certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and a Diploma Certificate with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, plus experience in wine retail, Jenny joined Café Boulud in July of 2005 as Sommelière. She delights in her day-to-day duties managing Café Boulud's 400+ bottle wine cellar, but she especially savors interacting with guests as they select and enjoy their wines. In addition, she hosts special wine dinners with acclaimed Wine Director Daniel Johnnes. "The Palm Beach crowd is wine-savvy," says Jenny, "so I encourage guests to sample half bottles to experiment with wines and wine pairings." For guests seeking more guidance, Jenny loves to "demystify" her wine list. She often compares the world of sports, where teams, stats, and players change every season, to the world of wine. "Every year in wine is like a new season", she tells guests, "as you get to know your regions, your varietals, and your winemakers, you’ll start to know more about the character of the wine you drink and take more pleasure in it."