How to Modify a Cocktail: The Last Word
Writing about the history of a specific cocktail can be super fascinating, in part because they often travel circuitous and unlikely...
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...
Good Service
Seattle is having a bit of a crisis when it comes to restaurant workers. The continued massive growth in the industry has created a...
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...
Why Wine Cries
Just an amazing video! #video #wine
Miller's Guild
This week's column was all about Miller's Guild, the new restaurant in the Hotel Max space. I had a cool opportunity to sit down with...
My 30th
I celebrated my 30th birthday in style, at the Palace Kitchen with my family and a few friends. True to form, I provided all the wines...