My professional life has certainly taken me through many different twists and turns. I was born and raised in Chicago, but after graduating from high school, I couldn’t wait to get out West. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a BS in Journalism and went on to work for a couple large brand research and consulting companies. After nearly a decade of working in corporate America, I switched gears and have been doing marketing and PR for a well-known British furniture designer at his posh West Hollywood studio. Fortunately my diverse background has allowed me to write for newspapers, contribute to blogs, write detailed client proposals and executive level reports, and author press releases and correspondence with major magazines worldwide – all while keeping a personal journal to chronicle my life’s crazy adventures.
While I’ve enjoyed my professional career immensely, my main goal moving forward is to create more balance in my life and focus on the passions nearest and dearest to my heart…writing, travel, spending time in nature, and wine. While I don’t claim to be a famed wine critic like Robert Parker nor can I always decipher the slightest nuances of grass, smoke, black pepper or fresh strawberry without a moment of hesitation, I’ve continually built my palate over the nearly 15 years I’ve been drinking wine, and recognize the process of studying and exploring wine as a life long journey.
I stumbled across your blog by accident. I see we enjoy many of the same wines and a love for the central coast in general. I love your blog
It was nice to meet you and share wine thoughts at Foxen today! I hope you had a great afternoon and will stay in touch.
Mike McLaughlin
I too stumbled upon this blog. Happy accidents! My discovery came from a Tweet about VML. We actually found them back in November by meeting Virginia at dinner the night before.
Can’t wait to read more. My wife and I just returned from our first trip and while we’re newbies we are ardent in learning more and sampling more! Keep up the nice work.
Thank you so much!! Enjoy your wine exploration… there are so many great ones out there to try!
I hear you attended a private party at Foxen recently…….got some scoop?
JCS
Love your Blog Site! Thanks for your sharing Santa Maria Valley Wines with your followers!
Thanks so much! The wines of Santa Maria Valley are by far some of my favorites!
Greetings from The Conspirator and thank you for the kind words about Cloak & Dagger. It was a pleasure to pout for you – thanks for tasting!
Thank you! It was such a pleasure to meet you & to taste your delicious Cloak & Dagger wines! Until next time…