Recognized globally for his knowledge, tasting abilities, and connections within the many wine regions of the world, Sid Cross combines wide experience with a continuing passion for the culinary arts of wine and food. 

Sid is Wines Committee Chair for the world organization of The International Wine & Food Society headquartered in London England.  He writes for several outlets and is a frequent wine judge, panelist and entertaining educator on wine and food. 

Sid has been promoted by the French Government from Chevalier to Officer status in the prestigious Ordre du Merite Agricole. He was instrumental in forming branches of many existing wine societies in Vancouver including Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin and La Commanderie de Bordeaux.