Riot Staff
Wine Riot is put on by the AWESOME staff of The Second Glass!
The Second Glass is a Boston based online wine publication and community, that throws weekly events throughout the city encouraging everyone to learn about and drink more wine. The Second Glass decided to hold the first Riot back in April to showcase baller wines from around the globe in an approachable and fun atmosphere. Back again to plan the second coming of the Riot, check out our rockstar lineup:
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Tyler Balliet President, Editor of The Second Glass |
| Tyler came to Boston from the great state of Wisconsin, by way of Oregon and Southern France. Tyler's love of baller wines that won't break the bank prompted the birth of The Second Glass back in 2006. At the Riot, be sure to look out for this tall dude in Converse as he swirls, sniffs, sips and runs the show. | |
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Morgan FirstMarketing and Community Director of The Second Glass |
| Coming off the first Riot, Morgan is stoked to be working with a staff that's awesome as well as larger! You'll recognize Ms. First from manning the photobooth and tattoo station at the last Riot. Track her down before September's Riot strikes at any Second Glass events or enjoying a glass at Kenmore Square's Eastern Standard. | |
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Kate PluharSales Director of The Second Glass |
| Kate joins our staff as Sales Director and is responsible for booking all of our awesome exhibitors. When she's not blowing up the phone lines at the office, you can find her lounging on the beach, striking a yoga pose, further developing an addiction to her iPhone, or chilling on the Common with her dog, Shadow aka "The Mange." | |
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Maggie DaytonWine Riot & Event Coordinator of The Second Glass |
| After working as the Second Glass Marketing Assistant on the first Riot, Maggie decided to stick around for round 2 and now joins the staff as Wine Riot & Event Coordinator. Between event logistics and planning for the second coming of the Riot, Maggie can be found attending awesome Second Glass events, soaking up the sun on the Esplanade, or at downTown wine & spirits in Davis Square. | |
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Holly GordonDesign Hero for Wine Riot and The Second Glass |
| Holly is our design mastermind, creating everything for the Riot from tickets to posters to t-shirts! You'll recognize her work from April's guide cover and banners, among a bunch of other kickass items. Check out more of her awesome designs at www.missgordon.com. | |
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Jess Margolis- Pineo
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| Jess is the lady behind Wine Riot's social media! Running our twitter, facebook and other profiles, Jess has made lots of new friends for Wine Riot. You'll find her at the event running around in a bright blue Captain's shirt, but in the interim you can stop in and say hi as she mans the bar at Houston's Restaurant. | |
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Jack RailtonThe Second Glass Marketing Assistant |
| Jack comes to The Second Glass and Wine Riot after working as a rockstar volunteer at the first Riot! Here at the office, Jack saves the day over and over again in being a tech god and ray of sunshine. Jack will be with us through the summer before heading out on an awesome trip to South Africa by way of his hometown of Los Angeles. |






