My journey in wine began in my twenties, while working at a wine retail store. People in the wine world often remember when they “caught the wine bug.” During those years, I had great wine mentors to guide me and was truly intrigued. My interest grew, and I continued my pursuit working at a winery in Grapevine, Texas. Life took some twists and turns, I started a family and put my wine career on pause. Years later, I re-engaged in the wine world as a marketer of organic and biodynamic wine.

As a marketer, I began presenting more private tastings and fell back in love with the connection wine brings. I pursued my higher level sommelier credentials through the WSET (Wine Spirits Education Trust), based in London, with support from Napa Valley Wine Academy. I currently hold a WSET Level 3 award in wines. After attaining my wine awards, I achieved an award in Spirits as well through WSET.

I decided to expand my whiskey palate & became a Certified Bourbon Professional with the Council of Whiskey Masters. I’m also a member of the Bourbon Women’s Association, which strives to connect women in the field. Truly woven into the fabric of America, I’m excited to design custom Bourbon events for my clients.

I love to share my passion for wine & bourbon knowledge through private events & wine classes. As a mom of teenage boys, I’m affectionally referred to as a “mom somm.” There is always something new to discover in the world of wine & whiskey, and I consider it a wonderful life-long journey.