The Certified Wino

I love a grape that can be equal parts overrated and underrated all at the same time. A grape that can plant their flag and say: "yes,...

I just landed in Chicago from my 5th flight in two weeks as I write this....who the hell am I? A shell of my former self at this point. I...

Y'all know nothing brings me more joy than subverting expectations. When I managed restaurants, I used to blind pour tastes of crisp,...

Get those passports ready, we are flying to Tuscany! Well, technically we'd need to fly into Pisa or Florence first, then drive about...

You feel that static in the air? The sensation of beginning fresh that comes with a new year and the boundless opportunities waiting to...

If you've been keeping up with me on social media, you know I've been preaching the gospel of sparkling wine ALL month long. So much so,...

Do you ever have that moment of guilt about not knowing something or seeing something you feel you should have? When you finally do learn...

Harvest season, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, is ending folks! I’ve gotten the opportunity to work with a few different winemakers...

Fall has had me in a choke hold and I don't want it to let go. Hues of brown, copper, and gold leaves dancing in the wind while I'm...

Some folks like to get away on a holiday from the neighborhood.... others like to keep it chill and find a new beverage to pair with...

Yes, this trip marks my third time in the Windy City in less than 7 months! Some might say that's crazy; some might say treat...

For whatever the reason may be, society loves to hate things. It’s truly a horrible quality. No need to act holier than thou behind the...

So you think managing a beverage program is super glamorous? Well, it is. Even with all the navigation one must do when curating for an...

It's been a minute since I've done one of the "Wino Confessions", a collection of blog posts that are equal parts ramblings and...

Let's get into the controversial topic of Non-Alcoholic beverages. I know, cue the groans and gasps of disbelief. The topic of this...

You know that awkward moment when you're at a wine tasting & suddenly you start to reminisce about that bouquet of roses you let die last...

I don't know about you, but I've always had a sweet tooth. Friends & family will attest to that. From my obsession with chocolate to...

"I didn't realize there were women winemakers." I honestly was flabbergasted when a client made that confession to me years ago. I myself...

If you're like me and enjoy a love-hate relationship with Valentine's Day, then this post will provide you the perfect reading material...

Step-up your take-out game with a fermented beverage poised to see a huge surge in popularity this year: Sake!