“Danny is dialed in. In my 15 years in the industry, he has been one of the most professional, friendly, and efficient buyers to work with. At Eloise Nichols, Danny has created a boutique list mixed with old and new world wines, giving the customer options in their comfort zone, balanced with more adventurist selections. Doing all this while keeping profit margins right where the owners want it.”
— Justin Simmons, Pioneer Wine Company
“Working with Danny over the past year, I have seen that he stands at the top of our industry when it comes to passion and knowledge. He’s always up to date on brands, market trends and the industry.
He has been one of my toughest buyers to close deals with, simply because he is so disciplined and keen on only selecting the best quality wines for the wine lists he builds. These are good things for the city of Houston. It means the consumer is getting a well crafted, thorough product. While tough to sell to, his casual demeanor and professional attitude make him one of the best buyers in town to work with.”
— Matthew Tessler, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
“The best part of working with Danny is his no bullshit approach to quality. He is very exacting towards what is appropriate for a venue while keeping the value of the product in mind. I think this creates an interesting menu that surprises and captivates.”
“Danny is dialed in. In my 15 years in the industry, he has been one of the most professional, friendly, and efficient buyers to work with. At Eloise Nichols, Danny has created a boutique list mixed with old and new world wines, giving the customer options in their comfort zone, balanced with more adventurist selections. Doing all this while keeping profit margins right where the owners want it.”
— Justin Simmons, Pioneer Wine Company
“I recently hosted a small dinner party at Tiny Boxwoods. After the meal, I asked the floor manager for Danny’s contact info to thank him for treating us so well. The professional and respectful way he answered and informed my guests about available cocktails and his on-point wine suggestions to complement our dinner orders were appreciated by us all. I’m told Danny put together both the wine and cocktail lists, too. Quite a night made better by his creativity and exceptional attention to our every need. Thanks, Danny!”
— Rusty, Satisfied Customer
“Traveling to Italy with Danny was an incredible wine adventure. We discovered new wines and met their creators tasting our way from Sicily to Abruzzo. His wine and spirits knowledge and professionalism are paramount. Great person inside and out, easy to work with and devoted to his profession.”
“During the time I spent working along side Danny, he expressed great pride in his work on all levels. Danny is the guy who works beside all his employees and still makes time to greet guests. He will take the time to bless you with his wide knowledge of wine and spirits and he respects that there is no end to knowledge. It was a great pleasure working with Danny.”
— Aileen Carney, Adair Concepts
“It is a joy to sell wines to Danny. He is always on time for appointments, inquisitive about producers and vineyards and knows how to balance a list with more familiar styles and wines that make you think outside of your box. I will continue to be a patron at any establishment where he is involved with the list. ”
— Beth Gustafson, Sales Manager at Banshee Wines and Valkyrie Selections
