About the author
The mind behind the Primer
Decades in the wine trade, distilled into a guide you can actually use.
Timothy Allen, CPA, MST — Curriculum Vitae
Education
- Master of Science in Taxation, Golden Gate University, September 1993
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics, UC Santa Barbara, June 1991
Experience
- AWG Wine Advisors, Principal / Allen Wine Group, LLP, Managing Partner — April 2009 – Present
- Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards, President & CFO — Jan 2008 – Mar 2009
- Rosenblum Cellars, Chief Financial Officer — Jan 2004 – Dec 2007
- Arrowood Vineyards & Winery (Robert Mondavi), Director of Ops & Finance — Oct 2002 – Dec 2003
- Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards (Brown-Forman), Chief Financial Officer — Nov 1997 – Jun 2002
- La Crema Winery (Kendall-Jackson), Controller — Apr 1996 – Oct 1997
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Senior Accountant, Audit & Tax — Jan 1992 – Mar 1996
Continuing Education
- Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) — Completed Advanced Certificate and Diploma Level 1 & 2
Certifications & Teaching
- CPA: Active California Certified Public Accountant, licensed July 1995
- Adjunct Professor, Sonoma State University — Fall 2000 to Spring 2001