Erlinda Alexandra Doherty is a certified wine educator, columnist, and sommelier who teaches about wine in an engaging and approachable manner. Her wine column, #WINEDERLUST, appeals to wine enthusiasts and novices alike, while her sold-out seminars are high-energy, engaging, and educational. As ABC Columbia's resident sommelier, Doherty also teaches #WINESCHOOL on morning television. 

Working with her industry colleagues, Doherty helps beverage retailers and suppliers engage with the community they are in. She has organized wine festivals, launched restaurant wine programs, and reported on a variety of regional wine scenes. She hosts intimate wine discovery appointments at local venues and creates private educational events. Through her passion project, ViníCola, Doherty has helped our community experience wine in a new, interactive way. ​

Doherty earned her Certified Specialist in Wine credential from the Society of Wine Educators and received the Level 3 Award with Merit from the globally-recognized Wine Studies Education Trust. Doherty also holds the Level 1 certification from the renowned International Court of Master Sommeliers and was awarded the Certified Sherry Wine Specialist credential from the prestigious Regulatory Council of Jerez, Spain. She is an experienced presenter, instructor, writer, and taster.