THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MIRROR

Meet the people thoughtfully shaping every pour, every detail and every experience at Tulips.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MIRROR

Nothing at Tulips is here simply to fill a spot on a list. Every Champagne is selected for a reason—whether it introduces a style worth discovering, tells the story of a special producer, completes a thoughtfully designed flight or simply deserves to be experienced.

Our Champagne program is created for everyone, from guests who want to learn everything they can to those who simply want to enjoy an exceptional glass in a beautiful space. Whatever brings you behind the mirror, every bottle and every detail has been chosen with purpose.

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Andy Durnell

OWNER AND KEEPER OF THE VAULT

Comité Champagne Certified

Andy is the heart behind Westfield Wine Vault, where the same belief has always guided the wine program: every bottle should have a purpose, and every guest should have an experience worth remembering. At Tulips, he brings that philosophy and experience to the operations and countless behind-the-scenes details that keep everything moving and help bring the vision behind the mirror to life.

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Addie Durnell

CHANCELLOR OF TULIPS

Comité Champagne Certified

Addie is the vision, creative force and final palate behind Tulips. Working closely with Forrest, she sources, tastes and approves every Champagne offered, selecting the bottles that best fulfill each role within the program while shaping the details, atmosphere and little bit of mystery that make the entire experience feel special.

Forrest

DEAN OF CHAMPAGNE

Champagne Specialist (Comité Champagne);

Master of Champagne (WSG)

Forrest is the architect of the Champagne program at Tulips. He identifies the styles, regions and stories the program should explore and creates the flights, tastings and educational experiences that bring them to life. His thoughtful approach makes Champagne interesting and approachable, whether someone comes to learn or simply orders a glass.

MEET YOUR CHAMPAGNE GUIDES

At Tulips, the experience is about more than what’s being poured—it’s also about the people pouring it. Our team is committed to ongoing wine and Champagne education so they can thoughtfully guide your experience, answer your questions and help you discover something you’ll genuinely enjoy.

Whether you want to explore a new region or producer, understand what makes one Champagne different from another or simply find the perfect glass for the evening, our Champagne Guides are here to help—always knowledgeable, approachable and never intimidating.

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Kelly Blatt

CHAMPANGE GUIDE

Comité Champagne Certified

Teri Capehart - Tulips Champagne Bar

Kelly Blatt

CHAMPANGE GUIDE

WSET Level 2 & Certified Champagne Specialist

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Bruce Carter

CHAMPANGE GUIDE

Comité Champagne Certified

Allison Goldberg

Allison Goldberg

CHAMPANGE GUIDE

WSET Level 2 & Certified Champagne Specialist

Ganesh Sharma - Tulips Champagne Bar

Ganesh Sharma​

CHAMPANGE GUIDE

Comité Champagne Certified

Darci Willis - Tulips Champagne Bar

Darci Willis

CHAMPANGE GUIDE

WSET Level 2 

Kelly Batt

Champagne Guide

Teri Capehart

Champagne Guide

WSET Level 2 & Certified Champagne Specialist

Bruce Carter

Comité Champagne Certified

Allison Goldberg

WSET Level 2 & Comité Champagne Certified

Ganesh Sharma

Comité Champagne Certified

Darci Willis

WSET Level 2