Credentials

My work is grounded in formal wine study and ongoing professional development. Core credentials are listed first, followed by additional academic and professional training.

Core Credentials

• WSET Diploma (DipWSET) – Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)
• Certified Sommelier (CMS) – Court of Master Sommeliers
• French Wine Scholar (FWS) – Wine Scholar Guild
• Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) – Society of Wine Educators
• Certified Rhône Specialist (CRS) – Academy du Rhône (2024)

Professional Development

• Coursework in Viticulture & Enology – University of California, Davis (UC Davis Extension)
• Enology Program (two-year course of study) – Las Positas College
• Certified Sommelier (CS) – U.S. Sommelier Association (USSA)
• Tuscan Wine Masters Academy – inducted into the Society (2012)