Nikki Sidebottom

Nikki Sidebottom has extensive experience in the wine and spirits industry. Nikki currently holds the position of Vice President of Sales at The Estates Group within Republic National Distributing Company since September 2021. Prior to this role, they served as a Division Manager and Specialist in the Luxury Division of Republic National Distributing Company from 2008 to 2019. Before joining Republic National Distributing Company, Nikki worked as a Sales Consultant at Selected Brands/The Country Vintner from 2006 to 2008, and as a Sales Manager at Vintage Wine & Spirits from 2001 to 2006.

Nikki Sidebottom earned a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Louisville in the years 1989 to 1994. Nikki has also obtained various certifications, including WSET Sake I from WSET - Wine & Spirit Education Trust in 2017, French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors from the French Wine Society in 2015, and WSET Advanced from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in 2013. Additionally, Nikki is a Certified Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers and a Certified Spirits Specialist from the Society of Wine Educators. Nikki has also completed the RNDC Graduate Level at the Republic National Distributing Company.