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The Certified Wino

Wine. Hospitality. Food.

In an industry filled with so many passionate, talented professionals, it is a shame that we don't celebrate their stories more often. For me, their journey is far more interesting than the places they end up. Join me as I showcase an array of inspiring entrepreneurs, chefs, restaurant owners, and wine nerds (my people) & share my own passion for all things wine via "The Certified Wino". And maybe, just maybe, you'll understand what it means to be a hospitality professional!

Cheers~

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Art of Blind Tasting

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

A Swashbuckling Good Time

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...

#IndustryTalks: Beverage Programs!

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...

Introducing EBONY by CAMELLIAS ORGANICS!

Branding has become such a huge thing in 2021------from social media influencers endorsing a brand to a philanthropist throwing their...

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Successfully pairing wine & food together is not just a super power that some people possess, rather, some of us just know how to access...

#IndustryTalks with Taylor Kastl

Chef. Businesswoman. Self-proclaimed wine nerd. Just an all around bad-ass. Taylor Kastl is literally one of my favorite human beings,...

#Industry Talks with "The Green Being"

It isn't easy being green, but Jennifer sure makes it seem that way! This talented young lady and I go back what feels like ages ago now....

#IndustryTalks with Jenny Villapando

Some professionals traverse the roadmap of their careers with many stops along the way. I was honored to have the opportunity to sit down...

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