Ray Isle

Writing and Speaking About Wine

One of the wine world’s foremost writers and speakers, Ray has been writing about wine, spirits, and cocktails for 20 years. He appears regularly on television and in other media, and speaks at wine and food events around the globe. 

PHOTO BY MARC FIORITO

PHOTO BY MARC FIORITO

Ray Isle

Writing and Speaking About Wine

One of the wine world’s foremost writers and speakers, Ray has been writing about wine, spirits, and cocktails for 20 years. He appears regularly on television and in other media, and speaks at wine and food events around the globe. 

Featured in…

The World in a Wineglass

The Insider’s Guide to Artisanal, Sustainable, Extraordinary Wines to Drink Now

“Isle’s writing is poetic but never precious, and he focuses on vintners as people, showing how their personalities joyfully come through in their wines. For the one-third of Americans who consume wine regularly, Isle offers helpful direction on how to choose bottles thoughtfully.”

Booklist

Barnes & Noble
Bookshop
Simon & Schuster

Three ways I comment about wine and more

Writing

I appear in print and online for Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure on wine, spirits, and travel topics throughout the year. My book, The World in a Wineglass, was published in November 2023 by Scribner.

Speaking

I speak regularly to audiences large and small at wine and food events in the U.S. and internationally, at seminars and talks for the wine trade, and at corporate events of varying sizes.

Media appearances

I’ve frequently been a guest on national and local media: TV, radio, podcasts, and more. Among the many outlets have been NBC’s Today, NPR’s All Things Considered, CNBC’s Squawkbox, WNYC’s All of It, NPR’s All Things Considered, and more.

Events/ Appearances

Where You Can Find Me

Interested in having me appear at your event?

For speaking engagements, please send inquiries to ray@rayisle.com

For appearances or book signings for The World in a Wineglass, please contact Georgia.Brainard@simonandschuster.com

Literary representation: David Black, dblack@dblackagency.com