you know more
than you think
Our mission is to empower the curious wine consumer, making the experience of navigating wine lists and grocery store wine selections enjoyable rather than intimidating.
After our tastings, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the wine industry and discover your own personal palate. Learn to taste like a sommelier, identifying your favorite styles.
Cheers to a more comfortable wine experience!
Founder
Lizzie Karshner
Lizzie hosted her first wine-tasting night in 2019 where she highlighted the enchanting grape, Pinot Noir. She wanted to show her guests that one grape can take on so many different personalities and characteristics depending on where it is grown and how it is cultivated. It was this grape that taught Lizzie how incredibly unique and diverse the world of wine can be.
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So many wine lovers have that one bottle of wine that changed everything for them, the bottle of wine that got them hooked into the world of wine. For Lizzie however it wasn't a bottle of wine that started it all. It was a bottle of tequila!
Lizzie's love and passion for wine did not begin in a vineyard but rather an agave field. While on a work trip to Jalisco, Mexico she toured dozens of distilleries, each with their own unique story to tell. It was through the men and women's stories, that she learned there was so much more than just alcohol that goes inside each bottle. There was heart, loss, family, tragedy, and love.
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She was immediately hooked. Needing to share these stories with the rest of the world. From there, she went on to work for a wine and spirits distributor in the Bay Area. Working alongside the passionate people in the heart of California’s wine country her enthusiasm for wine grew. For anyone living in the backyard of Napa Valley, it’s hard not to come away inspired.
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Lizzie pursued her education in wine taking multiple wine exams to strengthen her understanding of vineyards. She hopes to have you join along on her journey of wine. Encouraging everyone to sip, savor, and enjoy all of life's wine moments.
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Certifications
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Level 1 Sake
Level 3 spirits
level 3 wine