Welcome

• Founder of a fledgling mead company called Benicia Fermentory. We use organic honey from local bees + organic fruits, roots and herbs sourced from local farmers.
  www.beniciafermentory.com
• Owner of a small regenerative farm and vineyard in Benicia, California. www.fallenfruitfarms.com
• Traveled 35+ countries studying various wine regions, wine styles and researching ancient winemaking and fermentation practices from around the world.
• Wine judge for International Canned Wine Competition (2020, 2019) and selected to judge the 2020 International Wine Challenge in London (canceled due to COVID-19).
• Former broadcast television news reporter, strategic communications professional and political campaign consultant.

University of California, Berkeley

Legal Studies B.A. (2009)

Media Studies + Mass Communications B.A. (2009)

University of California, Davis

Continuing and Professional Education

Introduction to Practical Brewing (2022)

OIV Wine Marketing: The U.S. Wine Market + Launching a Brand (2021)

Small Vineyard Management II (2020)

Advanced Tasting & Sensory Evaluation and Examination (2019)

Establishing & Managing a Small Vineyard (2019)

OIV Wine Marketing Program (2018)

Sensory Evaluation of Wine (2018)

Successful Home Winemaking (2018, 2019)

Court of Master Sommeliers

Level 1 - Introductory Course Examination (2017)