Millennials and Gen Z are more conscious and health-focused consumers than those before them. Beyond moderation, they crave meaning—they want to know the story behind the wines they drink.

Unlike our previous collaborations, this event truly embodied the vision behind my work: pairing global cuisine with thoughtfully selected wines from small producers.

Riesling is at the top of my list of favorite varietals, and I will defend it till kingdom come. But for goodness’ sake, it cannot be the go-to wine for all “Asian food.”

This was an incredibly meaningful and impactful experience. Working with a small but mighty team of four, was exactly the kind of hands-on learning I wanted to invest my time in—for myself and for my work as The Wine Linguist.

She described the Txakolina as “light, like vegetable broth,” while the Chardonnay felt more like “a soup with collagen.”

Gooseberries are a go-to descriptor for Sauvignon Blanc—especially New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. But honestly, how many of us wine professionals have actually experienced these berries?