Thanks for stopping by my page! Here you will find all things wine! Follow along as I discover new wineries, wines and the latest trends in the wine world! Here you will find winery recommendations as I help you plan your upcoming wine country trip, public, and private wine events or book an in home […]
July 2022
By The Stem
Thanks for stopping by my page! Here you will find all things wine! Follow along as I discover new wineries, wines and the latest trends in the wine world! Here you will find winery recommendations as I help you plan your upcoming wine country trip, public, and private wine events or book an in home […]
Test day My experience with the CM level 2 (Certified Sommelier) exam
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How I’m prepping for Certified Sommelier-CMS 2
The biggest goal I have set for myself this year is to take and pass Court of Master Sommelier level 2, which will make me an official certified Sommelier! I took CMS level 1 about 1.5 years ago and it was tough but very rewarding! I’ve also taken WSET courses 1 and 2 within the last year. […]
How to start a Blind Tasting Group
I just recently passed the Certified Sommelier exam through Court of Master Sommelier and plan to continue my wine education. I study wine a lot and a big part of that is studying blind tasting. I started to look for a good blind tasting group and found it difficult to find, so I decided to […]
Beach Essentials
Here’s all my favorite things to bring to the beach! First and foremost, the WINE! And what better than canned wine on the beach! I’m loving these carefully sourced wines from @egwineco Next up, the chair! I cannot live without my Tommy Bahama backpack chair! It has a built in cooler to keep your wine […]
A Day in Temecula
We had the most fabulous time visiting Temecula Wine Country in Southern California and are already planning out next trip back! We stopped at 3 very unique and very wonderful wineries. The first stop was Peltzer Winery. Such a beautiful property growing many different varietals! we loved the Barbara, the red blend and the Muscat. […]
Temecula Wineries
I had the opportunity to attend a Temecula Immersion Press Trip recently. I just have to say WOW! My eyes were totally opened and I left with a whole new impression on this stunning region!! Not only can the wine stand up to the other wine producing areas in California, there are luxurious resorts, fine […]
Food and Wine Pairing
wine education Aug 18, 2019 Featuring Pegasus Wines Food and wine pairing is one of my favorite activities. It’s always exciting to see what goes together! The flavor profile of food and wine can change depending on what you pair together! Here’s some pairings that I love and why they work! Sauvignon Blanc and Alaskan […]
Armenian Wine
Recently, I had the honor of attending #ginifest an Armenian wine fest! It was a day full of all sorts of wines, beer, brandy and all the baklava you could eat! I was so intrigued!! Where have I been?? I had no clue Armenia was even making wine!! I discovered new grape varieties and learned […]
By The Stem
Thanks for stopping by my page! Here you will find all things wine! Follow along as I discover new wineries, wines and the latest trends in the wine world! Here you will find winery recommendations as I help you plan your upcoming wine country trip, public, and private wine events or book an in home […]
By The Stem
Thanks for stopping by my page! Here you will find all things wine! Follow along as I discover new wineries, wines and the latest trends in the wine world! Here you will find winery recommendations as I help you plan your upcoming wine country trip, public, and private wine events or book an in home […]
Wine Certifications: CMS vs WSET
wine education Nov 25, 2018 Are you looking to further your wine education, but not sure where to start? Should you go with the Court of Master Sommelier (CMS) program or the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET)? I’m here to shed some light on the topic and help you make the right decision for […]
A fresh look at classic Italian wines
wine education Oct 15, 2020 Let’s talk about two of the most common Italian wines, but also two of the most interesting! You’ve probably all tried a Chianti and Pinot Grigio, but let’s dive a little deeper into these two wines from Caposaldo shall we?? Pinot Grigio-love it or hate. It may have gotten a […]
