It begins

An introduction seems to be in order.

I fell in love with wine when I was in my 20s. I loved the complexity of it. I loved the fact that no one person could ever know all there was to know about wine.

Over time I did my best to learn what could. I traveled the world. I competed in wine tasting contests. I read everything I could get my hands on. I eventually sat for various exams to prove to myself and the world, what I had learned.

What had I learned?

I had learned that wine is fun, easy, and something that everyone can enjoy. I had learned that wine does not have to be scary, it does not have to be confusing, and it does not have to be expensive.

I started teaching about wine in 1984, on the Internet; but it would not be until 1997 that I formalized my classes into a wine school, the Aspen Wine Program.

I have worked with countless numbers of people, who have various levels of wine confidence and knowledge, and I have developed over the years what many feel to be the easiest way to talk about wine.

I wrote the book "Juice Jargon - How to talk about wine" and I am working on a new book, which will make buying wine just as painless.

I hope to share with you my wine tasting notes, buying tips and much more through this Blog. I look forward to your visits, and please feel free to leave comments.