Certified wine pro and sommelier with easy info, tips and tricks for the beginner!

I'm a WSET Diploma certified wine & spirits expert, and Sommelier. Over the past ten years I’ve led hundreds of in-person wine and food events for thousands of people. I'm also a Partner Sommelier with online store Wines ‘til Sold Out and guest wine cruise host for AMA Waterways.

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When your wine tastes like gasoline!?! TDN in Riesling
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When your wine tastes like gasoline!?! TDN in Riesling
An amazing white wine that nobody is talking about: Viognier!
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An amazing white wine that nobody is talking about: Viognier!
Wine expert breaks down rosé wine!
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Wine expert breaks down rosé wine!
You absolutely must try this red wine from Spain!
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You absolutely must try this red wine from Spain!
Great entry level wine fridge: Ca’Lefort WSJC95 32 bottle
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Great entry level wine fridge: Ca’Lefort WSJC95 32 bottle
A happy little accident? A brief explanation of Madeira wine.
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A happy little accident? A brief explanation of Madeira wine.
A great looking wine fridge under $900: Newair “Shadow Series” 56-bottle dual zone wine fridge
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A great looking wine fridge under $900: Newair “Shadow Series” 56-bottle dual zone wine fridge
A Great Wine to Enjoy With Friends! Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon
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A Great Wine to Enjoy With Friends! Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon
We overlooked this wine country.
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We overlooked this wine country.
Great wine fridge under $550: Calefort 15” dual zone wine fridge
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Great wine fridge under $550: Calefort 15” dual zone wine fridge
A Pilgrimage of Flavor: Great red wine for the holidays
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A Pilgrimage of Flavor: Great red wine for the holidays
Preserve an open wine for up to a month?
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Preserve an open wine for up to a month?
Wine Riverboat Cruises in Europe! Amazing vacation for the wine lover.
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Wine Riverboat Cruises in Europe! Amazing vacation for the wine lover.
Is it better than Champagne?
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Is it better than Champagne?
A Leathery Affair: Aglianico del Vulture from Southern Italy
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A Leathery Affair: Aglianico del Vulture from Southern Italy
93 point wine for under 20 dollars? Monastrell from Spain
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93 point wine for under 20 dollars? Monastrell from Spain
New Wine Recommendations: Pinot Blanc - The Other Pinot
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New Wine Recommendations: Pinot Blanc - The Other Pinot
Wine And Beverage Fridge Under $1000: Ca’lefort CLF-WF24 Dual Zone
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Wine And Beverage Fridge Under $1000: Ca’lefort CLF-WF24 Dual Zone
New Wine Recommendations: Italy's Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Red
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New Wine Recommendations: Italy's Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Red
Do Wine Ratings Matter? Expert Sommelier Explains
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Do Wine Ratings Matter? Expert Sommelier Explains
New Wine Recommendations: Carmenere, Chile’s Best Red Wine?
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New Wine Recommendations: Carmenere, Chile’s Best Red Wine?
My latest wine obsession: Chenin blanc, an amazing value
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My latest wine obsession: Chenin blanc, an amazing value
A Curious, Ancient Wine You Should Try: Retsina, Greece’s Pine Flavored Wine
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A Curious, Ancient Wine You Should Try: Retsina, Greece’s Pine Flavored Wine
If you like Pinot noir, try this wine: Austria's Zweigelt
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If you like Pinot noir, try this wine: Austria's Zweigelt
New and Interesting Wines to Try: Ancient Greek Island Wine, Assyrtiko
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New and Interesting Wines to Try: Ancient Greek Island Wine, Assyrtiko
Wine and Dirt: How Soil Composition Affects Grapes and Wines
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Wine and Dirt: How Soil Composition Affects Grapes and Wines
Wine and Elevation: What Happens When Grapes Get High
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Wine and Elevation: What Happens When Grapes Get High
New and Interesting Wines to Try: Italy’s Mysterious Red, Primitivo
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New and Interesting Wines to Try: Italy’s Mysterious Red, Primitivo
New and Interesting Wines to Try: Spain's Forgotten Red Wine, Mencia
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New and Interesting Wines to Try: Spain's Forgotten Red Wine, Mencia
A wine so tart that it stings your lips! France's Picpoul de Pinet
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A wine so tart that it stings your lips! France's Picpoul de Pinet