Wine

Wine is something I’ve grown to love over the past few years. It’s not always easy understanding everything about it, but I’m learning one day at a time. I am currently a Wine Consultant and Food Director at Chain Bridge Cellars, formerly Cecile’s Wine Cellar.

I never thought I would be doing something like this since I went to school for broadcast communications, but it has truly been a blessing in disguise. It has helped me to become well-rounded, and learn more about food, people, running a small business, and obviously wine. I’m not sure if I will do this forever, but I know it will be the perfect step to my next career choice.

Chapel in the vineyards in Tain l'Hermitage

As part of my job requirement I completed Level 1 and 2 of the International Sommelier Guild in May 2009, and like I said before, this was a huge accomplishment for me since I went into it knowing very little.

Wine is a huge part of my life right now so you will find wine reviews in my everyday posts along with wine reviews on my Reviews Page. Each month I like to feature a wine that I am loving at the moment. A wine that I think you should all know about. These wines will be posted on the Wine of the Month Page.

In August 2009 I went to Italy for 5 days with Siema Imports to visit producers and vineyards all over Northern Italy. I look forward to many more trips in the future (whether it be through work or on my own).

The group with the Winemaker