Writing Portfolio

Unpretentious Palate: Published 12/2/2024

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SouthPark Magazine: Published 10/31/2024

Unpretentious Palate: Published 10/29/2024

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Pair California Chardonnay with Summer Nights - 5/30/24

What Makes Oregon Pinot Noir so Special - 6/3/24

Pairing Food with Barolo - 6/10/24

Napa Cabernet and the 2018 Vintage - 6/19/24

We Should all be Drinking California Sauvignon Blanc - 7/8/24

Unpretentious Palate: Published 5/20/24

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Unpretentious Palate: Published 4/23/24

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Unpretentious Palate: Published 3/20/24

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Unpretentious Palate: Published 1/16/24

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What's the deal with this seemingly new style of wine?

A guide for the official terms and buzzwords typically seen on bottles and menus.

Tips and tricks to decipher what to pick on the inevitably overwhelming wine aisle.

How to begin expanding your wine knowledge.

Grapes and appellations to know from this versatile French wine region.

Unpretentious Palate: Published 11/14/2024

Unpretentious Palate: Published 10/31/2024

Unpretentious Palate: Published 8/27/2024

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Unpretentious Palate: Published 7/1/24

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Unpretentious Palate: Published 5/6/24

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Unpretentious Palate: Published 4/16/24

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Unpretentious Palate: Published 3/7/24

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A quick guide to decoding a few of the different methods and designations of sparkling wine and why they're important.

An overview of how temperature affects your favorite wines.

Why keeping an open mind with wine is essential.

Simple tips and tricks to help with the daunting task of pairing food with wine. 

How the factors that go into making a wine affect its price and quality.