Alexis Percival is a New York City based CMS certified sommelier, consultant and event planner who puts the art in party. In addition to being WSET Level 3 certified and Vine Pair’s Sommelier of the Year in 2021, her wine experience covers a broad spectrum of the hospitality business. A Managing Partner & Owner of Ruffian Wine Bar and Kindred in the East Village, her business acumen plays out both on and off the restaurant floor. Previously, she was the owner of a Chilean wine importing company and long time bartender at Lelabar in the West Village. Alexis currently works with restaurant groups to build profitable and unique wine lists drawing from her experience with boutique importers. She has organized wine classes and produced themed wine and food dinners for over a decade. Alexis believes her main objective is providing guests with an adventure that takes them a step out of their everyday life. She can design a wine list, a fanciful and informative class or gathering, from invitation to degustation, all with fabulous flair.