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name: Deborah M. Gray
about: Deborah M. Gray, an Australian native, founded her wine importing company in 1992 with her family’s brand and a collection of iconic, family-owned wineries from around Australia. She has written the first book in print on wine importing and distribution, How To Import Wine - An Insider's Guide, based on her own experience. In December, 2011 her book was recognized as “Best U.S. Professional Wine Book 2011” by Gourmand International. In March, 2012, her book placed second in “Best World Professional Wine Book 2011” in Paris with entries from 63 countries. In addition to Australia, she has lived in England, Spain, New Caledonia and several states in the US. She currently lives in southern California with her husband, two sons and beloved resc Deborah M. Gray, an Australian native, founded her wine importing company in 1992 with her family’s brand and a collection of iconic, family-owned wineries from around Australia. She has written the first book in print on wine importing and distribution, How To Import Wine - An Insider's Guide, based on her own experience. In December, 2011 her book was recognized as “Best U.S. Professional Wine Book 2011” by Gourmand International. In March, 2012, her book placed second in “Best World Professional Wine Book 2011” in Paris with entries from 63 countries. In addition to Australia, she has lived in England, Spain, New Caledonia and several states in the US. She currently lives in southern California with her husband, two sons and beloved rescue dogs. She consults to the wine industry and teaches part-time at SDSU. Her second wine business book released December, 2015 and a revised 2nd edition How to Import Wine launched in October, 2018. ...more