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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 hospitality professionals, and wine nerds (my people) & share education on all things wine via my personal brand: "The Certified Wino"

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A Dining Reflection

One aspect of my NYC trip that I haven't really dived into, for many, many different reasons but all equally puzzling & strange, was this...

Peace, Love & Malbec

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,...

With Love, Tuscany

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

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...

Wine Shop Tours: Chicago

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...

Saké to Me!

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

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...

Catching Nostalgia with Calcu's Carmenere

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...

Greetings from Napa Valley

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...

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