Q: What initially drew you to the world of wine?
A: I've been in the wine business in nearly every role since I was around 20. I started at a restaurant called Magnolia’s, and one night, something memorable happened. I had a couple come in celebrating their anniversary, and they were having a great time. They ordered a bottle of wine but mentioned we also had their favorite wine on our list, a very expensive bottle of Australian Shiraz. Later, they ordered their favorite bottle but couldn’t finish it, so they shared a glass with me. I had no idea that wine could taste that good, and it sparked a passion and curiosity about wine that’s only grown over the years. Since then, I’ve been on a journey to learn everything I can about what goes into making each bottle.