Morning everyone, This is a tough day for many of us, especially those of us here in the United States. I’m writing this at about 3:00am, my time in the US, unable to sleep. It happens every year. My brain races as I try to comprehend the events that would follow the early mornings of […]
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4 Wine Facts To Impress People At Your Next Dinner Party
Part of the joy of wine learning is spouting out fun tidbits of information you’ve learned. Here’s five micro-stories that are sure to dazzle your wine friends and inspire you to learn more about wine. 1. Chardonnay = White Burgundy = Chablis People often misunderstand the relationship with grape variety and place. Chardonnay is a […]
The Perfect Wine Book For Visual Learners Who Know Nothing About Wine
When you start learning about wine, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the materials out there. I know because a few years ago, I was in the same boat. But unlike most wine learners, I had a sneaky advantage of being an ex-teacher. So, I was able to evaluate wine books with different criteria. […]
Wine is stuffy, snobbish, and boring. But it’s also casual, welcoming, and exciting.
When I started out in wine, I was so eager to get inside and understand how the industry operated. Fast forward 4 years, and I’m questioning everything. I’m a guest sitting at a black-tie dinner unsure about which fork to use. Meanwhile, the members of this club are arguing about the predominant grape for Right Bank […]
How Witnessing Failure During Success Changed My Approach To Wine Learning
During one of my proudest wine moments, I stared into the eyes of failure. It changed me forever. On Saturday, December 3, 2016, I walked into a giant conference room inside the Ritz-Carlton Orlando for the Introductory Sommelier Exam. The multiple choice exams were passed out, and we were told to begin. Question 1: Which […]