How To Choose Wine

Wine has the unique dichotomy of being considered a product of class and substance. Yet [...]

Wine Marketing Schemes: How to Spot the BS

Have you noticed all the new, trendy, “healthy” wine clubs on the market today? These [...]

How to Taste Wine Like a Boss

For many, tasting wine is usually the most impressive part of the role of sommeliers. [...]

Mindfulness and Wine: The Ultimate Sensory Experience

Wine is the ultimate sensory experience. One glass can simultaneously express history, agriculture, food, science, [...]

Real Talk About the Master Sommelier Exam

When I introduce myself to people with my professional credentials (Advanced Sommelier) I often get [...]

Campania Wines & Planning My Retirement Home

I touched on my trip to Campania briefly in an earlier blog about Lake County. [...]