Professional Experience
A trained sommelier and former wine director, as a writer I focus on wine, beer, and spirits, subjects which I approach with enthusiasm, a confident palate, and an insider's eye. I have also written about restaurants and food and am well-connected in the national restaurant scene. I am comfortable writing for the trade, connoisseurs, beginners, and anything in between.
I speak about wine and beer regularly for a variety of events as a lecturer, panelist, and moderator. I am an engaging speaker and can present material for a wide range of audiences. Examples of past clients include:
De Gustibus Cooking School
Wine Festival of Colorado Springs
International Culinary Center
StarChefs’ Chefs’ Congress
Kevin Zraly’s Windows on the World Wine Course
Private Corporate Events
Total Media Industry Experience
10 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Beverage Media (10+), Edible Manhattan/Brooklyn (6-10), Latitude News (3-5), Plate (3-5), Sommelier Journal (3-5), Wine Business International (3-5), Wine Enthusiast (3-5), World of Fine Wine (1-2), Saveur (1-2), All About Beer (1-2), Culture (1-2), Details (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
My Wines Direct (10+), American Sommelier Association (3-5), Grape Collective (3-5)
Other Work History
I was formerly a columnist for StarChefs.com (Wine & Spirits Editor), Forbes.com, and Vox Hamptons (now defunct). In addition, I served as a wine critic for Sante magazine for several years, and regularly appear as a judge at several wine competitions.
Foreign Language Skills
Comfortable German; reading French and Italian
Computer Skills
Windows XP, Word, Excel, OS 10
Awards
American Sommelier Association/Wines From Spain Rias Baixas Contest 2003
