I really enjoy trips to Michigan’s Wine Country in the Leelanau (pronounced: Lee-luh-nah) Peninsula. It has a rather unique vibe and is a bit more relaxing than some of the other wine trips I have taken. Timing really matters when visiting Leelanau. I strongly recommend looking into the weather for the time of year you […]
Wine Travel
A Taste and Tour of Wine Country: Napa Valley, CA
Thoughts from Someone That Lived and Visited There… One request I receive often from family and friends is helping them design trips to various wine regions that I’ve experienced at some point in my life. Having lived in Napa, California for a couple of years during the start of my wine career, organizing trips to […]
Uncorking the Corkscrew
Corkscrews can be a little quirky. (Get it?) While one is almost always needed to open a bottle of wine, corkscrews can create many issues for the individual opening a bottle of wine. I recently experienced my own set of difficulty getting a synthetic cork out of a bottle of wine and ended up trying […]
Cinematic Wine Pairings: With Wine Movies
If, like me, you find yourself spending more time indoors these days, do not fret. I have extra suggestions on how to enjoy wine culture during these cold, dark months ready and waiting for you! Having wines at home can be just as enjoyable, and moment-making, as having wines at parties, get-togethers, holidays, and outings. […]


