WSET Diploma Certified Sommelier - Wine Educator - Wine Writer - International Wine Judge. Focus on diverse-owned wineries (Black, LGBT, minority, and women).
Los Angeles, CA
Joined July 2015
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My latest piece gives you 10 Black Owned Wineries to try. For Black History Month (and every other month). Read it at the link! briannecohen.com/more-black-…
Next month I’m hosting a river cruise in the S of France. For these places, if you have any favorite things to do, pro tips, overrated/underrated experiences, or a great meal you had, please do share!
Arles
Avignon
Viviers
Tain L’Hermitage
Lyon
Tournus
Chalon-sur-Saône
Because sparkling wine is my favorite and I know you love it too, here are my favorite bubblies on the shelves at Costco. Read my latest for @BusinessInsider at the link here. businessinsider.com/best-cos…
My interest level in reading a white (non-Hispanic) woman’s take on Mexican food and wine pairings is 0%
In my latest for @MonarchWine we look at each estate in Tuscany under the @FrescobaldiVini portfolio. monarch.wine/30-generations-…
Best Cabs at the grocery store? In my latest for @BusinessInsider businessinsider.com/sommelie…
In this piece for @Decanter we delve into the 2022 vintage in Paso Robles. A grueling heat dome threatened everything, but in the end, the region persisted. *paywall decanter.com/premium/paso-ro…
This moment feels so much more important than it appears. I hope our little queer kiddos feel this energy in their lives to be exactly who they were destined to be. ❤️🌈
Elton John joins Chappell Roan on the stage to perform 'Pink Pony Club' at his AIDS Foundation #Oscars after party
I’m proud to share this piece I wrote for @Decanter on the devastation the Los Angeles wildfires caused to our local wine community. decanter.com/wine-news/los-a…?
CA over planted by 50k acres of grapevines in my latest for @Decanter decanter.com/wine-news/calif…
You have to take 1 bottle of Burgundy (village level or up) to a tasting…what do you bring? Nothing baller (<$100). And this isn’t a pissing contest…I’m not trying to impress anyone . I’d like to take something with a story. Bonus points if it’s woman or black owned or made.
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Collio DOC to integrate orange/skin-contact wines into production specifications
The Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio recently approved a motion to officially include orange wines in the production specifications of its denomination of origin...
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As much as I love a fancy pancy wine, I also swoon for a good bank for your buck wine. My colleague asked some wine profs (including yours truly) in his latest for @VinePair: what is your favorite bang for your buck Pinot Noir.
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In my latest for @BusinessInsider I share the wines I always have on hand to entertain guests. businessinsider.com/favorite…
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On a cold winter’s night as Christmas approaches, @SOMMspirations is inspiring us all to warm up with a bowl of chili and our award winning Petite Sirah. What a perfect pairing as it’s almost better than a blanket! Thank you to @SOMMspirations for sharing this. Cheers.
Many Americans will find ourselves in a Trader Joe’s in the next couple of weeks as we prepare for various holiday festivities. In my latest for @BusinessInsider I share my fav wine picks from the Trader Joe’s shelves. businessinsider.com/best-win…
My latest on @Decanter. decanter.com/wine-news/paso-…
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Also looking for freelance travel writers who are extremely familiar with Santa Barbara hotels. Email me jamie_spain @ condenast .com with clips/past work ASAP to be considered! Rate is as usual: .5xword #freelancewriters #travelwriter #freelancerequest
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looking for someone to write about financial diversity & inclusion and accessibility to low-cost banking. ASAP! good interview skills a must. rate starts at $700. reply here please! @WritersofColor