Uncorked

At the end of 2025 a few experiences stirred up memories I didn’t expect to revisit. In early December while sitting in the audience at the Massachusetts Conference for Women, listening to Mel Robbins speak candidly about a business failure that nearly devastated her family, I felt it in my body. Real, physical pain. Then, just weeks earlier, hearing that one of my mentors—Urban Grape—was closing its doors reopened a wound I thought had long healed. It brought me right back t

Champagne or sparkling wine is the beverage of choice for the holidays. Because only bottles made in Champagne, France can legally carry the name “Champagne,” many don’t realize that exceptional sparkling wines are being produced all over the world. And the beauty of bubbles? They’re perfect for any celebration. Whether you’re toasting a great year or welcoming a new one, sparkling wine pairs beautifully with food. Think salty favorites like fried chicken or shellfish, creamy

For the past 27 years, I have dedicated my work to supporting the underrepresented and women creators in wine and spirits—helping them build loyal consumers through curated events, conferences, travel experiences, and media exposure. The pioneering efforts of Divas Uncorked in the early 2000s laid the foundation for this mission, and I’m proud to continue the journey through the Sipping Sense brand. At Sipping Sense, our mission is to increase the number of underrepresented p

🎧 Prefer to Listen? Enjoy an audio version of “The Corked Château: A French Culinary Tale.” Perfect for your commute, kitchen prep, or a quiet moment with a glass in hand. Listen to audio version here. While visiting Bordeaux in June, I made it a point to indulge in my very first Michelin-starred restaurant experience. Although I’ve dined at some of the top establishments in the U.S, including The French Laundry in Napa, this was about capturing an *authentic* French culinar

We just finished women’s history month. Have you ever pondered why we even need women’s history month?

What does it take to break barriers in an industry steeped in tradition and exclusivity? In this thought-provoking panel discussion, “A...

Travel Dates: January 6 - 26, 2025 🎧 Prefer to Listen? Enjoy an audio version of “A Toast to New World Wine: My Journey Through Wine Country.”  Perfect for your commute, kitchen prep, or a quiet moment with a glass in hand. Listen to audio version here. Guided By The Thirst To Learn! Greetings, friends! I just wanted to share with all of you some of the delicious sights, sounds and flavors from my road trip on my January vacation, touring some of the local vineyards of Austr