February 2024

Are you tired of the same old same old when it comes to your summer wine choices? Time to try something new! Let’s discover 3 refreshing white wines from Germany and some fun facts you probably didn’t know! First up: RIESLING Riesling is a classic, but so so misunderstood. Did you know somms all over the world go crazy about […]

Are you visiting wine country in Temecula Valley? Looking for an amazing place to stay and wine taste? Look no further than Europa Village! Europa Village is an incredible concept where it is just that- a village. You can visit Spain, Italy and France all in one day! It’s quite the global experience! There’s so […]

By The Stem virtual wine tastings offer a fun, interactive and educational experience. This is the perfect way to bond with your clients, coworkers, family or friends! You will leave filled with joy and wine knowledge. Learn how to sip like sommelier and connect with others through a shared wine tasting experience! I’ll be your […]

how to shop for wine Feb 08, 2020 It can be overwhelming when you don’t know what to look for! Here are some of my favorite wines that easily available almost everywhere! I’ve also added some pairing suggestions to make dinner planning easy! Cheers! SAUVIGNON BLANC Saver wine: This is a classic Sauvignon Blanc from […]

Photo from Embassy Suites Napa Valley website Not only does the property feel like instant luxury, its perfectly situated only 1 mile from downtown Napa Valley. Downtown Napa is filled with tons of amazing wine bars, tasting rooms, restaurants, markets and shops. A few that are at the top of my list include: Compline Wine […]

Paso Robles is located in central California, just a 3.5 hour drive north of Los Angeles. You can expect to find outstanding wine, beautiful sights, and hospitality that instantly makes you feel like family. See below for some of my winery recommendations and where to stay! My first recommendation is Cass Winery. Not only is […]

Check out my guest blog post on Corvin’s Blog! I wrote about my experience in South African Wine Country! ……………….. Join my mailing list to receive weekly tips, inspiration, and industry highlights.

About 45 minutes outside Ensenada, Mexico lies the  “Ruta Del Vino” the stunning wine country of Valle de Guadeloupe. I went on a 3 day cruise out of Long Beach and of course booked a wine tour as our on shore excursion! The valley is very beautiful to drive through with rolling hills, vines and […]

Did you know that these wines don’t become sweet because of added sugar (chaptalization) ?? They become sweet because of a process called noble rot (or Botrytis Cinerea). Which is a special fungus that certain grapes can develop in the right conditions. The grapes develop this grey mold as well as becoming partial raisins. And […]

COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIER Click here to find a course near you. CMS 1: Introductory Sommelier – This is a two day course. It is a fast paced and intense course. It is really just a review of the information and students are expected to come prepared with a prior understanding of the material. During […]

Are you tired of the same old same old when it comes to your summer wine choices? Time to try something new! Let’s discover 3 refreshing white wines from Germany and some fun facts you probably didn’t know! First up: RIESLING Riesling is a classic, but so so misunderstood. Did you know somms all over the […]

We visited 8 wineries in 2 days! We covered a lot of ground and got to cross off some major wine bucket list items!! Here’s how to make the most of your Napa trip!! Items you will need: 1. A cooler 2. Bottled water 3. Change of clothes (jk, but if you want more variety in […]

Heading to Napa Valley Wine Country and looking for a great spot to stay? Check out River Terrace Inn!  Such a cozy hotel with great views and close to downtown Napa. We had a very comfortable stay and the staff was very attentive to make sure all of our needs were met. My favorite perk […]

wine education Feb 24, 2021 There are a thousand words to describe the chaos that was the year 2020. One thing that was very positive and eye opening for me was the realization of where I am putting my money and energy when deciding to purchase wine. Who am I supporting? One goal I set […]