The Therapists

Phillip Nikpour - Founder and THE Wine Therapist

Phillip began his career by earning a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from SMU where he learned how the idea of democracy sprung out of wine-drinking parties called a Symposium. Later he earned a Master's in Health Education from TWU in Dallas. As a Health Educator and Personal Trainer in the late 90's, Phillip developed a vision synthesizing health, wine, and entertaining, to create The Wine Therapist. Volunteering at the Society of Wine Educators conferences and touring wine regions around the world gave Phillip insights about wine and life. At the Wine Therapist everyone is an expert with their own palate. This contemplation of taste can lead to a greater appreciation of "The Good Life" and lead to balancing work with leisure.

John Drennan - President and Co-Founder

John was a stressed out financier who had been looking for more meaning to life, and found it one day sharing a bottle of 1995 Lynch Bages with his good friend, Phillip Nikpour. John is a firm believer in the “Balanced Man” concept of equal parts work, health, play and relaxation, and the creation of our “urban wine oasis” melds perfectly into this philosophy. John has an undergraduate business degree from the University of Oklahoma and a master’s degree from SMU. John still works 60+ hours a week and looks forward to his daily visits to “The Therapist”, where each day he is introduced to new wines and new friends.

Drink Responsibly

The Wine Therapist urges you to drink responsibly. If there is ever any doubt, call a friend, taxi (Cowboy Cab 214 428 0202) or a service called flywingman.com, which will pick up your car and drive you home and leave in their foldable moped.
The Wine Therapist complies with the rules set forth by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and id's anyone who appears to be under the age of 40.