Sommelier Femi Oyediran

Femi Oyediran, Co-Owner of Graft Wine Bar in Charleston, SC is a self-professed 'music junkie' who likes to share the gift of a great wine over the sounds of a great album. He discovered his passion for wine while working at the Award Winning and renowned, Charleston Grill, a restaurant that “endlessly rewarded your curiosity for wine & commitment to hospitality” under the encouragement and mentorship of the former Wine Director, Rick Rubel. During his time at the Grill, he made the rare achievement of passing the first three levels of the Court of Master Sommeliers within two years. He is also a two-time national finalist for the Chaine des Rotisseurs Best Young Sommelier in America competition and the winner of the 2017 & 2019 Top Somm Blind Tasting Competition of the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. He was awarded Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2018 ‘40 Under 40' and was selected as ‘Sommelier of the Year’ by Food and Wine Magazine in 2019.