My 2016 Case of Wine
Since 2016 is drawing to a close, I thought now was as good a time as any to put together my ultimate case of the year. Since any list...
Champagne: Still the King
We live in an era where we have unbelievable access to fantastic wines from around the world, often at surprisingly reasonable prices....
Staying Balanced
Balance in wine is always a bit of a tricky thing to discuss. Does it mean that no one structural element or flavor dominates? If that’s...
Why I Love Wine
Well honestly, there are hundreds of reasons. Yet I was reminded of one of them last night: it has a unique power to bring people...
National Drink Wine Day
Today is National Drink Wine Day. Read my tips for celebrating at the Seattle Weekly #sommlife #wine #sommelier
Industry Tastings
One of the interesting parts of my job is attending industry tastings. These take on a variety of different forms: sometimes it's a true...
Getting Certified
December 1st, 2013 was a terrifying and gratifying day in my life. It was the day I took (and passed!) my Certified Sommelier exam...
