I have been a member of a wine club since I was old enough, and wine has always been a big deal in my family so I grew up learning about it too. My father is an avid collector and enthusiast, and you won’t get through dinner at home without a quiz on what he has served, the grape, the region, the year. He will hide the bottle and you have to critique it, all other conversation stops until the riddle has been solved and he takes great joy in buying more unusual grapes from lesser-known regions to make it harder. We attend tastings together as a family once a month, it’s something we all look forward to so much and I love continuing to learn more and grow my appreciation for wine each time. I love matching wine to food, and finding something that really draws a dish together and elevates it. I am always pondering doing a wine qualification in addition to my chef qualification...so watch this space.