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