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Many people have asked me how I plan on using my degree. As I just recently
graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver, with a degree in mathematics
and accounting. I can’t help but laugh a little when I tell them I’m following my
passion, and going into wine. Throughout my college career I worked in fine
restaurants, restaurants with some pretty impressive wine lists. At the time, I knew
nothing about wine, and was curious why someone would spend $30 or $40, let alone
over $100 for a bottle of fermented grape juice. So, I began taking some wine courses
at MSCD to find out what it was all about. I was during these classes that it all started to
make sense, and I fell in love with wine.
I was selected for a scholarship to enroll in the International Sommelier Guild’s level I
and level II certification programs under the tutelage of future Master of Wine, Barbra
Phillip. Since then, I have worked as sommelier for Bob’s steak and Chop House, and
have hosted numerous tasting programs and seminars around Denver. I plan on
continuing my formal wine education by enrolling into the ISG’s level III sommelier
certification this fall, while fulfilling my passion for wine at Incredible Wine & Spirits.
What draws me in the most about wine, is how it follows so closely to the history of
mankind. Everywhere civilization can be traced to, evidence of wine is found along
with it. To learn about a particular wine, is to learn about regional cuisine, history of
the people, culture, language, geography, and climate. Every wine has a story to tell us.
I am quite excited to be the French specialist because, for me, France is where wine as
we know it really took shape. It was the work of the Benedictine and Cistercian monks,
who over several centuries created the notion of terroir, and were meticulous in their
study of viticulture techniques. Almost every great wine from other parts of the world
began as an attempt to mimic a legendary French wine or wine region; think Super
Tuscan, Meritage or sparkling wine. Also, all the international varietals that we all
enjoy so much, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and many others all
began their international journey as great French grapes. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there is
no denying that France is responsible for wine as we know it, as well as some truly great
juice.
So, as you can imagine my favorite wines to drink mostly come from France. Recently,
I have been enjoying some phenomenal sparkling wines from Alsace, Burgundy, and
the Loire. One that I have particularly enjoyed, is a sparkling Vouvray by Champalou.
During the summer, I usually find myself enjoying beautiful dry roses from Provance
and Tavel or a hearty Malbec from Cahors for the BBQ. But when the weather starts to
cool I open up some big hearty wines from Proirat or a Brunello di Montalcino.
However, I am always exploring the world of wine and am quite eager to try new wines
from obscure areas.
graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver, with a degree in mathematics
and accounting. I can’t help but laugh a little when I tell them I’m following my
passion, and going into wine. Throughout my college career I worked in fine
restaurants, restaurants with some pretty impressive wine lists. At the time, I knew
nothing about wine, and was curious why someone would spend $30 or $40, let alone
over $100 for a bottle of fermented grape juice. So, I began taking some wine courses
at MSCD to find out what it was all about. I was during these classes that it all started to
make sense, and I fell in love with wine.
I was selected for a scholarship to enroll in the International Sommelier Guild’s level I
and level II certification programs under the tutelage of future Master of Wine, Barbra
Phillip. Since then, I have worked as sommelier for Bob’s steak and Chop House, and
have hosted numerous tasting programs and seminars around Denver. I plan on
continuing my formal wine education by enrolling into the ISG’s level III sommelier
certification this fall, while fulfilling my passion for wine at Incredible Wine & Spirits.
What draws me in the most about wine, is how it follows so closely to the history of
mankind. Everywhere civilization can be traced to, evidence of wine is found along
with it. To learn about a particular wine, is to learn about regional cuisine, history of
the people, culture, language, geography, and climate. Every wine has a story to tell us.
I am quite excited to be the French specialist because, for me, France is where wine as
we know it really took shape. It was the work of the Benedictine and Cistercian monks,
who over several centuries created the notion of terroir, and were meticulous in their
study of viticulture techniques. Almost every great wine from other parts of the world
began as an attempt to mimic a legendary French wine or wine region; think Super
Tuscan, Meritage or sparkling wine. Also, all the international varietals that we all
enjoy so much, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and many others all
began their international journey as great French grapes. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, there is
no denying that France is responsible for wine as we know it, as well as some truly great
juice.
So, as you can imagine my favorite wines to drink mostly come from France. Recently,
I have been enjoying some phenomenal sparkling wines from Alsace, Burgundy, and
the Loire. One that I have particularly enjoyed, is a sparkling Vouvray by Champalou.
During the summer, I usually find myself enjoying beautiful dry roses from Provance
and Tavel or a hearty Malbec from Cahors for the BBQ. But when the weather starts to
cool I open up some big hearty wines from Proirat or a Brunello di Montalcino.
However, I am always exploring the world of wine and am quite eager to try new wines
from obscure areas.
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