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...

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

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,...

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...

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!

In last year's post about all things bubbly, we took a look into the region of Champagne & why not all sparkling wine can be called...

Anyone who has met me knows that once upon a time, I held a silent disdain for Chardonnay. Everyone always clamors that New Zealand...

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

There have been quite a few bottles over the years that have really put wine into perspective for me. The way in which a grape chooses...

Before I even delve into this wine, can we talk about the label of the bottle? It is so cleverly designed and screams 50's...