Michelle Erland
Publicist · Certified Sommelier · Writer
Michelle Erland is a bi-coastal wine and food publicist serving as West Coast Director at Colangelo & Partners. She manages national PR campaigns for leading wine and hospitality brands, from Joseph Phelps Vineyards and Champagne Louis Roederer to the Washington State Wine Commission.
A Certified Sommelier and Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings a rare combination of strategic communications expertise and deep wine knowledge to every story she tells. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, ABC News, Food52, and AP News.
- Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers
- Italian Wine Ambassador, Vinitaly International Academy
- 40 Under 40, Beverage Information Group
- MBA, Johnson & Wales University
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Featured in Food52, SF Gate, Wine Industry Advisor, Italian Wine Podcast, and more. Articles, interviews, and industry recognition.
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PR campaigns securing national coverage in The New York Times, ABC News, and AP. Wine writing and professional food styling.
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