I always tell people that I do not consider myself to be a wine connoisseur but rather a wine enthusiast. I have traveled to many wine regions, and I attended college about 45 minutes away from the famous Napa Valley wine country. This became quite convenient for me when I turned 21 in my junior year!

My journey with wine tours did not begin right out of college, though. My post-college career was actually as an IT manager and then a certified project manager, but after a while, I wanted to pursue a path closer to my passions. And that’s how Wine Parties by Design & Wine Tours by Design came to be!

My company is based in North Atlanta, and I frequently lead private tours of North Georgia’s beautiful wine country. I also organize week-long tours for groups looking to explore West Coast wine regions in California, Oregon, and Washington.

I also have a special place in my heart for creating custom wine events for special occasions, and I enjoy hosting wine education classes, too. These classes are always fun for me to host because I get to teach people practical, approachable information on how to transport, store and get the most flavor out of any bottle of wine. I also love to expand their appreciation of wine and enrich their palates.

It’s a lot of fun for me to connect with others by sharing my knowledge and passion for wine. And every tour and event that I host is full of incredible wine, delicious meals, many laughs, and the best of company. As I see it, wine has the power to bring people together. Wine is more than just a beverage… it’s an adventure!