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If I had a dollar for each time I was asked what my favorite wine is, I’d be drinking much more expensive wine. Read more
If I had a dollar for each time I was asked what my favorite wine is, I’d be drinking much more expensive wine. Read more
I joined 268 other campers from around the world for winery and vineyard tours, tastings, seminars, decadent meals and way too much wine. Read more
The first wine trade show I attended was a trip. The bustling ballroom was packed with the most influential food and beverage professionals in the state. Read more
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Look at most highly touted wine lists and you’ll see there is a homogenization that occurs at the top levels. Read more
In the mid-1800s, American grapevines made the transatlantic trip to Europe with the most harmful stowaway of all time: phylloxera. Read more
Can a person hate something while simultaneously recognizing its value? Read more
You’ve heard the adage, “Red wine with steak and white wine with fish.” It makes sense as a blanket statement. Read more
A recent trip to Duckhorn Vineyards in Napa Valley helped shift my perspective. Read more
Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Last year, I resolved to be healthier. Read more
I recently sat on a panel for a seminar that featured some amazing Champagne. Read more
The great thing about being in the food and beverage industry is that eating and drinking is essential for survival. Read more
No other grape in the world is as misunderstood as riesling. Read more
The deeper you dive down the wine rabbit hole, the more expensive it gets. Read more
My breathing is as shallow as it is sporadic. Read more
It is my life’s goal to make sure my fridge is always full. Read more
Once confined to a small circle of wine geeks, the “natural wine” craze has become mainstream, and things are getting out of hand. Read more
I’m writing this on a bumpy plane ride back from my first trip to the mainland since the pandemic. Read more
My story is probably a lot like most. Freshman year dorm party, in the throes of youth and experimentation and with an already ample buzz. Read more
While I highlight a couple of my favorite finds below, I thought it might be helpful to write a practical guide on how to properly serve bubbles. Read more
I had a childhood as typical as any kid’s and, in keeping with the values of Hawaii, was raised to believe that family time is important, especially during the holidays. Read more
Last week, while in the midst of wine service at an event, a guest asked to summon the person responsible for pairing the wines, at which point, I introduce myself if they seem to be enjoying dinner, or the point in which discreetly I remove my nametag and lei. Read more
