Patrick received his certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers in Las Vegas in 1997.

Previously he has been sommelier at Bay Area Wine Spectator “Best of Award” winners, Village Pub, 231 Ellsworth and the Bella Vista. In 2006 he was awarded West Coast “Best Bistro” Wine List from Santè Magazine for the Village Bistro and Wine Bar in Santana Row.

Currently, he is the Wine Director for Forbes Mill Steakhouse in Los Gatos, and is Contributing Editor for the James Beard Award winning PinotReport.