George P. Sape

George P. Sape is Managing Partner of the national law firm, Epstein Becker & Green in New York and previously held a number of government positions in Washington, DC. After working for the U.S. Department of State and the Federal Communications Commission, he served on the White House staff under President Nixon.

Mr. Sape is a respected oenophile who has assembled an extensive and enviable cellar. He believes that wine and food are meant for sharing with friends and for the enhancement of life.

Maître of the Commanderie de Bordeaux, member of The Chevaliers du Tastevin, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Les Amis de la Table, The Commanderie du Bontemps de Médoc et Graves, The Hospitaliers de Pomerol, and The Commanderie des Costes du Rhône he is also Membre d’Honneur of L’Académie du Vin de Bordeaux (one of only five Americans), and Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite.

In addition, Mr. Sape was recently awarded the Legion d’Honneur by the government of France. He is also former Chairman of the James Beard Foundation. Active in philanthropic activities, he has served on the boards of numerous cultural organizations, including the French Heritage Society.