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Who Am I…
I am a seasoned Sommelier here to provide concierge wine services to people looking to elevate their wine experiences.
I am originally from Sydney, Australia, and began my wine journey in 2009 when I quit a job in recruitment and on a whim took a sommelier course at my local college. One year later I had The Wines and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) International Wines Advanced Certificate and was named the 2009 Fine Wine Partners student sommelier of the year. But most importantly a passion for all things wine was ignited!
I have been a part of incredible wine and hospitality programs like Rockpool Bar & Grill (Sydney), working with a team of 8 Sommeliers, 200+ page wine list and a wine collection valued at over $12 million. Here I became Certified with the Court of Master Sommeliers…
…Then I fell in love with a Californian Girl…
… So relocated to San Francisco and worked at Restaurant Gary Danko where the true art of service and hospitality was honed. I went on to pass the Advanced Certificate with the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2017 and soon after was the opening Wine Director for the now 2-Michelin-starred restaurant, Birdsong, in SF’s SOMA district.
Life, family, and COVID have taken me from the restaurant floor but I have people asking me for wine advice all the time, so I wanted to create a space to offer select services.
It's like having that one friend who knows a lot about wine.
I need to get a wine for my…
It can be intimidating to find a gift for a friend or a boss who claims to know a lot about wine. Tell me what they like and I’ll track down some sommelier-approved bottles in your price range and area… and I’ll even let you take all the credit!
I want to impress my…
Heading to a fancy restaurant on a hot date or with colleagues and are feeling overwhelmed about choosing a wine and looking cheap or uncertain? Fill me in on the situation and I will take a look at the wine list before you arrive and give you some great options within your budget, so you can head to dinner stress-free.
I am planning an event…
Hosting an event or party, a wedding, or something more corporate and want to make sure you’re not drinking boring wine the whole time? Need to get a case or two or three to keep the crowds at bay? I can help you source great wines from honest purveyors that suit your likes and budget all the while making sure your guests are having a great time.
the fine print…
I am a knowledgeable connecter of people and wine.
I do not have a liquor license or a retail outlet. I will not be involved in the final point of sale, any transactions, or delivery of goods and I do not make a percentage, take a cut or profit from any sales through any of the purveyors I recommend.
I use my connections, knowledge, and expertise as a sommelier to find you exactly what you are looking for and simply ask that you tip me a value you find appropriate for the services I provide. The same as you would after an excellent service experience in any fine dining restaurant.
Any products I recommend here are ones that I believe in and would choose for myself but if you do use a link from this site I may be eligible for some of that affiliate marketing money, so by all means click away!