The Winestone Team...knowledgeable, passionate and customer service driven.
Patrick Dubsky, Proprietor
Patrick Dubsky was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic) and immigrated to the United States in 1987. While studying business management at Newbury College and Bentley College, he began his career in the food and beverage industry at the Pillar House Restaurant in Newton, MA. Patrick worked his way up the ranks from Server to Beverage Manager to General Manager. When the Pillar House closed in 2001, Patrick became the General Manager and Wine Director at Rialto Restaurant in Cambridge, MA. After nearly 20 years in the restaurant business, Patrick's interest and passion for wine had grown to the point where he wanted to focus on wine full-time. In 2007, he opened Winestone – a small boutique wine shop in Chestnut Hill (Brookline), MA. Winestone strives to offer a unique wine selection and personalized experience to all its customers. The shop will celebrate its 15th anniversary this October.
Patrick Dubsky was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic) and immigrated to the United States in 1987. While studying business management at Newbury College and Bentley College, he began his career in the food and beverage industry at the Pillar House Restaurant in Newton, MA. Patrick worked his way up the ranks from Server to Beverage Manager to General Manager. When the Pillar House closed in 2001, Patrick became the General Manager and Wine Director at Rialto Restaurant in Cambridge, MA. After nearly 20 years in the restaurant business, Patrick's interest and passion for wine had grown to the point where he wanted to focus on wine full-time. In 2007, he opened Winestone – a small boutique wine shop in Chestnut Hill (Brookline), MA. Winestone strives to offer a unique wine selection and personalized experience to all its customers. The shop will celebrate its 15th anniversary this October.
Roz Angoff, Wine Consultant
Roz Angoff has been a wine lover all of her adult life. In 2004, after a successful career in software sales and marketing, Roz succeeded in making her passion into her profession. She began her wine studies at the Boston University Elizabeth Bishop Wine Studies Program and followed it with an immersion in French Wine studies. Roz achieved the designation of French Wine Scholar followed by Master level programs in Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy, Rhone, Loire, and Alsace. She continued her studies at the University of California at Davis and through the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. She has traveled extensively through Europe, South America, New Zealand, South Africa and the US to understand wine and wine cultures around the world. Originally trained as a chemistry teacher, Roz has focused her professional life on wine education. She previously taught the wine program at Southern New Hampshire University Culinary School and continues to lead many public and private consumer tastings.
Roz Angoff has been a wine lover all of her adult life. In 2004, after a successful career in software sales and marketing, Roz succeeded in making her passion into her profession. She began her wine studies at the Boston University Elizabeth Bishop Wine Studies Program and followed it with an immersion in French Wine studies. Roz achieved the designation of French Wine Scholar followed by Master level programs in Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy, Rhone, Loire, and Alsace. She continued her studies at the University of California at Davis and through the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. She has traveled extensively through Europe, South America, New Zealand, South Africa and the US to understand wine and wine cultures around the world. Originally trained as a chemistry teacher, Roz has focused her professional life on wine education. She previously taught the wine program at Southern New Hampshire University Culinary School and continues to lead many public and private consumer tastings.
David Gansler, Wine Consultant
Professor of Neuropsychology by day, Dave Gansler still finds time to be very active in the Boston area wine community. In addition to his contributions at Winestone, Dave is the Manager and Owner of La Rosa Selections specializing in wine imports from southern Italy. You will find many La Rosa Selections featured on the shelves of Winestone. Dave has also developed an introductory wine course at Suffolk University while at the same time continuing his own wine education. WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar and Certified Specialist of Wine are a few of Dave's achievements.
Professor of Neuropsychology by day, Dave Gansler still finds time to be very active in the Boston area wine community. In addition to his contributions at Winestone, Dave is the Manager and Owner of La Rosa Selections specializing in wine imports from southern Italy. You will find many La Rosa Selections featured on the shelves of Winestone. Dave has also developed an introductory wine course at Suffolk University while at the same time continuing his own wine education. WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar and Certified Specialist of Wine are a few of Dave's achievements.
Jo-Ann Ross, Wine Consultant
Even though Jo-Ann is currently on the Faculty of the Commonwealth Wine School and holds a Diploma from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), she “cut her teeth” in the wine industry with retail store sales. She’s a frequent face around Greater Boston by providing “Edu-tastings” to customers and staff at various independent retail stores. Jo-Ann also loves the thrill of having customers bring in their recipes to acquire the perfect pairing. She doesn’t hide the fact that Italian and French wines are her favorites, and one of her life-long goals is to visit all of Italy’s 20 regions (she’s been to 14).
Even though Jo-Ann is currently on the Faculty of the Commonwealth Wine School and holds a Diploma from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), she “cut her teeth” in the wine industry with retail store sales. She’s a frequent face around Greater Boston by providing “Edu-tastings” to customers and staff at various independent retail stores. Jo-Ann also loves the thrill of having customers bring in their recipes to acquire the perfect pairing. She doesn’t hide the fact that Italian and French wines are her favorites, and one of her life-long goals is to visit all of Italy’s 20 regions (she’s been to 14).