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Chris Raftery

Wine Director

Chris Raftery is the Wine Director of Gramercy Tavern. He joined the Gramercy Tavern's team as a Sommelier in early 2017, and oversees the restaurant’s award-winning wine program, creates opportunities for beverage education, and continues to work towards earning his Master Sommelier certification.

Before starting at Gramercy Tavern, Chris earned the title of Advanced Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Earlier in his career, Chris worked at Corkbuzz Wine Studio as Head Sommelier and wine buyer, and spent three years at Momofuku.