After several years of wine education, getting to know the industry, and judging competitions, I began my wine writing career in 2022. I’ve always been a writer, but hadn’t written anything outside of work projects in years. It felt good to get those muscles back. Here’s what I wrote in that first year.
Audeant Invites You to Take a Risk with Them
Sip Magazine, November 21, 2022
I love hearing stories of inspiration and risk. Owners Teal Walker and Dan Murphy and winemaker Andrew Riechers are dedicated and willing to take chances—and their Pinots are delicious!
Talking Equity in the Industry with Dr. J
Sip Magazine, October 27, 2022
Dr. J Jackson-Beckham is a former college professor with a passion for craft brewing. She’s bringing her expertise to helping the beverage industry become DEI-proficient as well as to support BIPOC professionals.
The Future is Sparkling Bright for Tirriddis
Sip Magazine, October 5, 2022
Mark my words, the Tirriddis trio will be leaders in the next chapter of Washington wine. They were so generous when Shelley Fitzgerald, SommSomm.com, and I visited their facility and tasting room.
Sip Magazine, August 19, 2022
This was my first print story for Sip and originally appeared in the online version of the magazine during the pandemic, available only to subscribers. I talked with NW winemakers making white wine from red grapes.
Wine Savoy: Elevating the Talents of Underrepresented Winemakers
Sip Magazine, August 12, 2022
Christina and Allen Taylor of Wine Savoy are passionate about sharing and promoting wines made by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQ+ winemakers—and drinking them, too.
3100 Cellars has a Big, Bright, & Bubbly Future
Sip Magazine, July 22, 2022
I first tasted 3100 Cellars’ Idaho sparkling wine at the 2022 Cascadia International Wine Competition and as soon as I did, I wanted to know more.
Sip Magazine, July 5, 2022
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