Jim Santangelo celebrates nearly 30 years in the hospitality business and is the owner of the Wine Academy of Utah, a company tailored for both wine and spirit enthusiasts and professionals. His organization provides education and training to restaurant professionals, provides numerous wine events to the community, and offers certified wine courses recognized internationally. The Wine Academy of Utah is an approved program provider for the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), an educational track which leads the path in pursuit towards becoming a Master in Wine and Spirits.
Jim has received considerable recognition for his work, including his Best of Video series Curbside & Wine (2020), City Weekly Best Booze Guy (2013), Salt Lake Magazine Dining Awards “Best Wine Educator” (2012), and Utah’s “Best Server” (2010). He is also a weekly guest on X96 FM’s Radio From Hell morning show with his feature called “Get Another Drink with Jimmy” at 8am on Fridays since 2019.
