Rich has been with Andover Liquors for 30 years, serving as General Manager for the last 25 years. In addition to developing a fine wine section that covers every region of the world in depth, Rich has assembled an inventory of more than 600 different beers from all continents (except Antarctica). A native and lifetime resident of Andover, Rich brings to Andover Liquors both continuity and deep experience in the wine and spirits trade.
Andrea Difiore (Wine Manager):
Andrea hit the ground running when she joined Andover Liquors in January 2006. Her enthusiasm and an extensive knowledge of the wine industry has garnered her a huge following among Andover Liquor's customers. A relentless passion and curiosity for wine has taken Andrea from Tuscany's Chianti country to California's Sonoma & Napa Valleys to Argentina's Mendoza region, and points in between too numerous to mention. She completed the Wine Studies Certificate Program at Boston University, which included tastings and intense courses on varietals, regions, wine and food pairings, and the business of wine.
Lindsey Rudolph (Assistant Manager):
lindsey@andoverliquors.com
As a nine-year veteran of the staff, Lindsey has worked her way up the ranks to Assistant Manager. The “accidental hedonist” of the group — Lindsey started out with a thirst for knowledge of wine (which the Boston University wine program thoroughly quenched) that soon spread to a love for a good beer and has slowly grown to encompass most spirits as well. Much to the amusement of her friends, she currently harbors a soft spot for a glass single malt Scotch. Though rarely seen in the store (she lurks behind the mirrored glass), Lindsey focuses her time on the Internet sales and email campaigns, along with day-to-day operations that make the business run smoothly.
Maggie Griset (Wine Consultant)
Maggie joined the Andover Liquors team in September 2009, bringing a unique set of qualifications: A love of wine and avid desire to learn that earned her a spot on the wine staff; proficiency in the French language, which may account for her Maggie's particular fondness of French wines; and in particular a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Redlands has piqued her interest in biodynamic and organic wine-making. Currently a student in the BU Wine Studies program, Maggie looks forward to continuously expanding her wine knowledge alongside our customers.
Laura Duffy (Wine Consultant):
Laura joined the Wine Staff at Andover Liquors in November 2009. A native of the Pacific Northwest and a former school-teacher, Laura has fed her passion through courses at Boston University, with the intention of becoming a sommelier and, ultimately, returning to Washington to work in the viticulture side of wine. For now, she is thriving in the retail environment, as she learns alongside customers and helps them make wine more approachable and entertaining!
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