Dave Nershi is the publisher of Vino-Sphere blog, established in 2009. A former newspaper and magazine editor, Dave is an award-winning writer with a focus on wines, wineries, and related travel. Currently based in North Carolina, he travels extensively for stories (South Africa, British Columbia, Spain, and even locations closer to home). in 2020 he was named one of the world's top 101 wine writers. He is one of the top 10% of Google restaurant reviewers.

A career in association management and meeting planning provides him with a unique perspective on hotels, restaurants, and special events. When not writing, taking photos, or traveling, Dave enjoys playing tennis.

He is a Certified Specialist of Wine (a certification of the Society of Wine Educators) and a Certified Argentinian Wine Specialist and Certified South African Wine Specialist (Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute) and has served as a wine judge at a number of competitions including being a guest judge for the Indianapolis International Wine Competition. He has completed the Napa Rocks certification and is a board member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association. He hosts bi-monthly webinars on travel and wine.