Madeline Triffon

Madeline Triffon is an American wine specialist and sommelier. Upon her completion of the Master Sommelier test in 1987, she was the ninth American, the first American woman, and overall only the second woman in the world to pass. She has been nicknamed "Detroit's First Lady of Wine." In 2012, she was named IntoWine.com's 90th most influential person in the United States wine industry.

Personal life and education Madeline Triffon was born in New Haven, Connecticut. When she was three years old, her family relocated to Greece. She graduated, in 1977, from the University of Michigan. She lives in Southgate, Michigan. She became the wine director for Trowbridge Restaurant Group and left the company in the summer of 2011.

In September 2011, Triffon became master sommelier of the Plum Market chain. She serves on the board for the United States chapter of the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Awards

1999, Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year, iSanté 2012, Top 100 Most Influential People in the U.S. Wine Industry, IntoWine.com