DLynn Proctor

DLynn Proctor has been a prominent figure in the wine industry for over 10 years. He

comes to Penfolds with extensive experience working with the best in the fine dining

business, retail sales, fine and rare wine brokerage, and international education. DLynn, a

passionate Penfolds Ambassador, is instrumental in Penfolds education programs, media

relations, radio, and Re-corking Clinics across the United States and Canada. He often

contributes to food and wine content and to TV shows and print magazines. In addition, he

travels extensively to speak publicly and represent this iconic brand to customers,

consumers, journalists, and distributors in a variety of global forums. DLynn has been

involved in widespread sensory testing, winemaking, and training with top winemakers in

California, Washington, Texas, South Australia, and Italy and is an adjunct lecturer and

wine show judge at some of the world’s most famous universities and wine shows. He has

also been instrumental in Penfolds Re-Corking Clinics across the US.

Proctor was named “Best Sommelier in America” by Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2008, was a

finalist in The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Société Mondiale du Vin Best Sommelier in America

Competition in 2008 and 2009, and was named to the National RUDD Scholars of 2011.

Proctor has been featured in Decanter, Wine Spectator, Wine & Spirits

Magazine, Everyday with Rachel Ray, Wine Enthusiast, The Tasting Panel, WineSearcher,

Huffington Post, The New York Times and many other publications. He is a member of the

Guild of Sommeliers, Chaine des Rotisseurs, and the American Sommelier Association.

Proctor is also one of the four featured subjects in the internationally acclaimed wine

documentary ‘SOMM’, covering the three year journey through six countries of filming to

becoming a coveted Master Sommelier.