Dennis Kirshner is a sales representative,  wine specialist, and educator with Stein Distributing.  He has been involved with restaurants, clubs, hotels, and fine wine shops throughout his career.  Hobbies include wine, bonsai, and model trains.  A native of Los Angeles, Dennis has lived in the northwest since 1983.  He and his wife, Diane, look forward to their son Jeff's performance at this year's festival as a member of  the group, Groove for Thought.