One year ago I put up my first post, and it has been an amazing journey ever since. I've watched the daily visits to the website grow from 5 hits a day to over 500 hits a day, and your overwhelming support is AWESOME! Thank you!
Here are some of my favorite posts from this past year:
Here are some of my favorite posts from this past year:
This post explains how the location of one drinking water well on Ocracoke Island altered the nautical pathways of pirates and changed history!
Thank you Shout-Outs!
I have to take a minute and give a shout out to all the amazing people in my life (in alphabetical), who have supported me and retweeted me, and posted my stuff on facebook, and spread the word... THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Love you all...
Aaron Ridgway- love working with you- and you win for coolest accent. Thank you Aaron Nix-Gomez (his blog is http://hogsheadwine.wordpress.com/ and it's awesome-- here is a link to my fav post), Thank you Andre Mack for making awesome wine and inspiring my staff at work!! Mouton Noir Wine Thank you Adam Flocke- you are one of the most disciplined people I know! It amazes me how you wake up at 7 to do martial arts every day before work, show up to work early, rock your job, and are so hardworking! Despite your crazy schedule, you still maintain one of the most positive outlooks of anyone I know. The way you connect with people is amazing, and it is an honor to work with you and learn from you. Adam Lampell- you keep this city looking good! Thanks Aileen Morgan-- love your grace and smile! AJ Ojeda-Pons- Inspired by your shoes on a daily basis! Alberto Taddei- you are the best! Come visit on your next NYC trip! Ali P- It's been a long time! I think of you every time I drink a '98 Chateauneuf du Pape! Thanks for introducing me to so many lovely people in the wine world. Alice Wang- hello, my sagrantino sister! Angeliki K & Steve- love you both! I love all the bottles we share & so happy for you two. Thank you Ashley Hiemenz for being a great sister, introducing me to Moldovan wine, and always coming to visit me at the restaurant. Ben Martin: thanks for the insightful email chats, I can spell "yeah" one thousand ways now. Bevin- you are a great mom and a great inspiration! Thank you Blair Barbour for posting my articles on your facebook wall and getting all of your friends to read about about wine, and for videotaping fun wine videos for me and helping me start the video portion of this blog. And for being an incredible sister-- I have no words for my thanks for you & I can't imagine my life without you. Thank you Bob Cook-- for, well, college! And for all the support over the years! Thank you Brad Royale, for writing the FUNNIEST twitter posts (@BradRoyale) and having such descriptive tasting notes. Thank you Brian Helleberg for introducing me to fine dining and starting me on my path. I love seeing you and the success of your restaurants in Cville, and I will always be your biggest fan (besides Paco)! Brian Kuchcicki - love your after-hours style! JP wants to see you in his office, by the way... Brice Cunningham- thanks for showing me my first Chateauneuf du Pape so many years ago. Thank you Camille Riviere for keeping me swimming in good wine, for being such an inspiration with your business, your cycling, and your jubilant personality! The world is better & happier with you in it! Carson Demmond- you are a great presence in the wine world! Your clear, concise way of talking about wine always blows me away! Thank you Catherine Gerdes for being the social glue of our blind tasting group, for your neon shorts, and for your insightful wine recommendations-- I love your somm style! Cathy Lewis- you're amazing.. Thank you Chris Desor for the JayZ tix!!! Chris McPherson- love what you do! Thank you Clare Peskuric for teaching me about software sales, for organizing rooftop yoga sessions, for loving Clos Fantine as much as me, for being a great friend, for dancing with me on the bar top, for being there on my birthday, for the flowers, for the cheese pack you gave me on my road trip, for sooo much more- you have a sweet and generous heart :) and you are the MAYOR of Public to me, no matter what Four Square says! Colin Maxwell- Take me out to the baaaalll game... (!!) Can't wait to see what cocktails you think up next... Corry Arnold- Your photographs always inspire. Thanks again for all your beautiful pictures... Daniel Shannon- My own personal cello cheerleader! I love reading your essays... Davanna Jared- your happiness is so infectious! I hope we get to hang out soon! Thank you David Hamburger- lets form a band where only wine people are in it. Between you and me we have a rhythm section, so we just need like a sax. Oh, and thanks for having all of the most ridiculous wine dinners in Manhattan (the world?). David Roth- you are a powerhouse. Thanks Delano Burrows for bringing me altoids/P-toids every day, for our brief but wondrous Words-With-Friends tournament, for proofreading my writing, and for being my wordsmith hero. You are a joy to work with every day. Dena L. - You win for Best Tressed. :) Deshawn Dumas- don't forget about me when you are a famous artist!! Thank you Diane Wilkin- you are an amazing mom! Every day when I wake up and see your incredible artwork hanging on my walls, it inspires me to do my best at work. Love you, mom. Thanks Doug Polak for sharing some fantastic bottles! Thank you Ed Barbour, for taking me to my first wine growing regions so many years ago. Maybe this year you will learn to pronounce sommelier. Love you, dad! Thank you Ed T. (& Co.)-- you have been so generous with your wine cellar and your wine collection! I love hanging out with you, and so many of the best wines I have tried have been in your company. I am floored by your generosity, and inspired by your approach to life. Thank you Elizabeth Langham; we started off when you were my student & I was your teacher... watching you grow over the years has been so inspiring, and now it is me who learns from you. I am so proud of all of your success! Thank you Erin Kette for having an awesome first name, for the beer you got me at the Yankees game, and for fun times like First Growth raps... Franz Loacker- thanks for your family's amazing wines, and for all the fun times! Vielen dank! Thank you Gary Olmstead, for everything you've taught me about drumming, discipline, and life. You are a special mentor in my life... Gigi- I cannot wait to see one of your plays being performed. Gina Goyette- thanks for the amazing experience at dinner- we are still talking about it! Guillaume Lanvin- It's so much fun to work with you and your wines! Jacob Galecki- Come over for some Cru-- I serve it to all my TJ scholar house guests! Thanks James Endo for your sage advice, your good sips, and your inspired 3am emails. Jamie Unwin- Thanks for giving me my first NYC job! Thank you Janet Smith for being the best grandma on the planet, for your visits to NYC, for your interest in wine, for re-learning the piano after 50 years and giving impromptu concerts, for your constant encouragement, and for forcing me to train home after work with no sleep to visit the family every few months, because that stuff is important! I am so lucky to have such a strong and powerful woman in my life; LOVE YOU grandma! Thank you Janet Goebel-- Dr. Goebel, you are one of the most fantastic people I have ever met-- thanks for your constant inspiration and guidance throughout the years. You are a special teacher who continues teaching long after your students have graduated! Jason Enany- Boop! Thank you Jeff Greenip- you and Michelle are two shining lights of my life. I LOVE wine/breakdancing nights at your place!! Jeff O'Connor- hey stylish man, it's been so much fun working with you this past year. :) I can't wait to see what you do next! Jen Jayden- you're a rockstar! Thank you Jennifer Chin, for introducing me to so many cool people, and for being a great cheerleader during my hardest wine exams!! Thanks Jenny Morgan for being a great friend & always making me laugh. Thank you Jesse Webster for being a great boss and mentor. Thank you Jessica Hiemenz! You are a true role model, the way you always stick to your beliefs! We will do our vegan wine seminar this year!! Thank you Jesus Madrazo for popping a rare and delicious bottle from my birth year!! That was such a special experience. Also thanks for the incredible visit to your vineyards and for making awesome wine. Thank you, Jill Zimorski for being so awesome and keeping me up-to-date with the DC dining scene.... and now, Aspen! Jim Wilkin- thanks for being a great dad! Thank you to my AMAZING husband Joe Scala for always supporting me, love you. Joe P- 1/2 of my Jiu Jitsu Boys! Joe Q- you are pure poetry. Joel Schott- wow, you are an inspiration & the most energetic person in the wine business! John Lenkard: one word: YEAAAAAARGH! John Marino- Turn it like it's hot. Thanks Jordan for keeping my tresses in good form. Julia Ries- I think we had the best CVille summer ever... I'll always miss our vespa rides! Julianne Skurdis- Hey anchor-lady! Love working with you :) Thank you Karin McCard for traveling around with me last minute to wineries, for always being up for something crazy, and for the gift of pink soap. Karine Morgan- The Queen of Chai! Thank you Kerry O'Brien, for being a cool sister of wine, and I love that you just now got your motorcycle license and are driving all around on it. BADASS! Thanks Kathy Compton! Your panda-work inspires from afar! Thank you Kevin Chojnowski- your cooking skills and endless knowledge never cease to amaze me, and it is an honor/pleasure to work with you every day. Thanks Kimberly Johnson for being so great at your job and making mine so fun. Take me for a ride in your Lincoln! Kimble Knight- I hope the west coast is treating you well! Miss you tons. Thank you Laura Mac- you are a great friend! Your grace and charm wears off on everyone around you. Laura Williams- Girl, I can't wait to see you and your little man! Hope all is well & miss you. Thanks for helping me get started in NYC, and for the awesome shoes. Thank you Lindsay Dunn for being a super cool wine rep, and for turning me on to amazing wines. I love your sample bag, I love seeing you at The Daily, and I love your wines on my wine list! Logan Rich- two words: fierce! You rock NYC. Mary Ellen Drayer- your grace is amazing, and your commitment to saving animals is nothing short of heroic! Thank you Mary Joy Scala for being such a cool mother-in-law, and for turning me onto Vin Santo all those years ago. Thank you Mary Zayaruzny!! Я тебя люблю!!! You make me smile every day, love your spirit and your M. star! You are always welcome to drink from any decanter I have lying around. Masa U- I love the unique perspective you bring to the bar! Mata U.- thanks for introducing me to some amazing sakes! Matt Lambert- how would I make freezer pops without you?! Thank you Matt Stinton, for making me laugh so hard that I now have rock-hard abs, for making me (and every other somm) seriously contemplate the perception of RS for hours on end, for always being at the other end of my prank phone calls, for letting me drink out of the bottle, and for really driving home for me just how awesome Michael Jordan really is. You are one of the really awesome people in this world, HERR BLANCO! Meghan Madara! Thanks for introducing me to dirty martinis all those years ago :) Melissa Rodriguez- M-ROD! Let's hang out soon & work on a new song. Melody L- my favorite Steiner product! Michael Balducci! You are the BEST! Can't wait until the next Derby Day. Thank you Michael Madrigal for spicing up NYC with your large-format life. Thank you Michelle Greenip for many things, including bottles on the rooftop! I am still dreaming of that bottle of 98 Araujo syrah we shared with Alison. Thank you Mika Godbole for being my bestie, for visiting me at work after your concerts, and for always being so sweet! Misha Mariani- Thanks to you and P for all of the amazing dinners we have shared this past year! Thank you Molly Rydzel-- you are a wonderful sommelier, and I has been great to watch you grow into your new role. Thank you Nacho, I think you are THE BEST bartender in Manhattan, HANDS DOWN! You are amazing and you bring up the energy in any room you work. You are fantastic! Now, can I get some mezcal, por favor? Nic Bradley- you are a part of the family... Thanks for always making the trip up to the Bronx to hang out with us. Thank you Pascaline Lepeltier for introducing me to the aesthetics of wine labels! #monkeylabel And I thought it was so cool when you ran that hurricane relief cocktail. Paul Behnken- you are a powerhouse. Wishing you all the best in your new life out west! Paul Hinton- you are a shining star. You've taught me so much.... Paula W.- Can't thank you enough for the incredible intro to AZ wine. Pepe Raventos- Pepe! Thanks for the amazing visit to your vineyards, and for all of your support in NYC! You and your family are awesome! Peter Ellison- glad to have some I can discuss stellar genetics with... :) So happy for you as you do this college thing. Phil Abram- 3,000 miles away, and still rocking bev trainings! Prudence Groube- Love your beautiful artwork! One day I will be rich enough to afford some! Thanks Raj Vaidya, for sharing sick bottles so generously when we hang out, and for always providing a different perspective that makes me re-think things. And for always having cooler glasses than me. Thank you Rochelle Lee for your amazing smile & fashion tips! I love spotting Holst & Lee necklaces around town-- I remember when it was just an idea!! Rudi Bauer- thanks for making amazing sparkling wines in NZ. Thanks Rudi Wiest for bringing in amazing wines, and for all the tips on the NYC jazz scene! For that riesling too!!!! Rui Abecassis- thanks for the amazing tour of Vinho Verde, and for sharing all of your insights into Portuguese wine! Thank you Scott Tyson, for.... Scott, there is just so much. Thank you for the Scala hat, for introducing me to Clare (I can't imagine my life without you two!), for introducing me to Bernard, for getting Joe & I to go out to eat on our nights off, for teaching me about models and PolySci, for being my fake somm at lonely tastings, for getting red Scala pants, for keeping Public in business, and everything else. Sherry Stolar- Miss you and can't wait to share our next bottle. Thanks Steve Robinson, for your hip-hop, your stuffed animals, and your insights into the Canadian wine scene. Thanks Aunt Susan Barbour for always sending me cool newspaper clippings about wine. Thanks Sur Lucero, for making me drink straight Underberg bitters, and for always having a bottle of awesome Chablis or Barolo in your backpack-- you are an inspiration, Mr. Krug Cup!! And for getting the gang to ride that crazy carnival ride! Thiago Silva- Thiago, your cakes are so amazing that they inspire all people in all disciplines and walks of life. It is so awesome to see your cakes really take off-- so happy for you, and thank you SO MUCH for the beautiful wedding cake. Thierry Holweck- Pandas forever! Trisha Hitko- thanks for all your wine support when I had just moved to NYC! Thank you Tom/Linda Scala for all your support! And for the warmest gloves on the planet. Thank you Tom/Jenny/Carmine Scala for being the cutest, most colorful family, and for finding some Pappy Van Winkle for us! Woody- you are the man! Thank you Urs Kaufmann, for being a great friend, and my WSET cheerleader during the diploma. Yes, we are classy diploma students, drinking jeager on our nights off!!
I'm sure I missed a thousand people-- thank you all!
I have to take a minute and give a shout out to all the amazing people in my life (in alphabetical), who have supported me and retweeted me, and posted my stuff on facebook, and spread the word... THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Love you all...
Aaron Ridgway- love working with you- and you win for coolest accent. Thank you Aaron Nix-Gomez (his blog is http://hogsheadwine.wordpress.com/ and it's awesome-- here is a link to my fav post), Thank you Andre Mack for making awesome wine and inspiring my staff at work!! Mouton Noir Wine Thank you Adam Flocke- you are one of the most disciplined people I know! It amazes me how you wake up at 7 to do martial arts every day before work, show up to work early, rock your job, and are so hardworking! Despite your crazy schedule, you still maintain one of the most positive outlooks of anyone I know. The way you connect with people is amazing, and it is an honor to work with you and learn from you. Adam Lampell- you keep this city looking good! Thanks Aileen Morgan-- love your grace and smile! AJ Ojeda-Pons- Inspired by your shoes on a daily basis! Alberto Taddei- you are the best! Come visit on your next NYC trip! Ali P- It's been a long time! I think of you every time I drink a '98 Chateauneuf du Pape! Thanks for introducing me to so many lovely people in the wine world. Alice Wang- hello, my sagrantino sister! Angeliki K & Steve- love you both! I love all the bottles we share & so happy for you two. Thank you Ashley Hiemenz for being a great sister, introducing me to Moldovan wine, and always coming to visit me at the restaurant. Ben Martin: thanks for the insightful email chats, I can spell "yeah" one thousand ways now. Bevin- you are a great mom and a great inspiration! Thank you Blair Barbour for posting my articles on your facebook wall and getting all of your friends to read about about wine, and for videotaping fun wine videos for me and helping me start the video portion of this blog. And for being an incredible sister-- I have no words for my thanks for you & I can't imagine my life without you. Thank you Bob Cook-- for, well, college! And for all the support over the years! Thank you Brad Royale, for writing the FUNNIEST twitter posts (@BradRoyale) and having such descriptive tasting notes. Thank you Brian Helleberg for introducing me to fine dining and starting me on my path. I love seeing you and the success of your restaurants in Cville, and I will always be your biggest fan (besides Paco)! Brian Kuchcicki - love your after-hours style! JP wants to see you in his office, by the way... Brice Cunningham- thanks for showing me my first Chateauneuf du Pape so many years ago. Thank you Camille Riviere for keeping me swimming in good wine, for being such an inspiration with your business, your cycling, and your jubilant personality! The world is better & happier with you in it! Carson Demmond- you are a great presence in the wine world! Your clear, concise way of talking about wine always blows me away! Thank you Catherine Gerdes for being the social glue of our blind tasting group, for your neon shorts, and for your insightful wine recommendations-- I love your somm style! Cathy Lewis- you're amazing.. Thank you Chris Desor for the JayZ tix!!! Chris McPherson- love what you do! Thank you Clare Peskuric for teaching me about software sales, for organizing rooftop yoga sessions, for loving Clos Fantine as much as me, for being a great friend, for dancing with me on the bar top, for being there on my birthday, for the flowers, for the cheese pack you gave me on my road trip, for sooo much more- you have a sweet and generous heart :) and you are the MAYOR of Public to me, no matter what Four Square says! Colin Maxwell- Take me out to the baaaalll game... (!!) Can't wait to see what cocktails you think up next... Corry Arnold- Your photographs always inspire. Thanks again for all your beautiful pictures... Daniel Shannon- My own personal cello cheerleader! I love reading your essays... Davanna Jared- your happiness is so infectious! I hope we get to hang out soon! Thank you David Hamburger- lets form a band where only wine people are in it. Between you and me we have a rhythm section, so we just need like a sax. Oh, and thanks for having all of the most ridiculous wine dinners in Manhattan (the world?). David Roth- you are a powerhouse. Thanks Delano Burrows for bringing me altoids/P-toids every day, for our brief but wondrous Words-With-Friends tournament, for proofreading my writing, and for being my wordsmith hero. You are a joy to work with every day. Dena L. - You win for Best Tressed. :) Deshawn Dumas- don't forget about me when you are a famous artist!! Thank you Diane Wilkin- you are an amazing mom! Every day when I wake up and see your incredible artwork hanging on my walls, it inspires me to do my best at work. Love you, mom. Thanks Doug Polak for sharing some fantastic bottles! Thank you Ed Barbour, for taking me to my first wine growing regions so many years ago. Maybe this year you will learn to pronounce sommelier. Love you, dad! Thank you Ed T. (& Co.)-- you have been so generous with your wine cellar and your wine collection! I love hanging out with you, and so many of the best wines I have tried have been in your company. I am floored by your generosity, and inspired by your approach to life. Thank you Elizabeth Langham; we started off when you were my student & I was your teacher... watching you grow over the years has been so inspiring, and now it is me who learns from you. I am so proud of all of your success! Thank you Erin Kette for having an awesome first name, for the beer you got me at the Yankees game, and for fun times like First Growth raps... Franz Loacker- thanks for your family's amazing wines, and for all the fun times! Vielen dank! Thank you Gary Olmstead, for everything you've taught me about drumming, discipline, and life. You are a special mentor in my life... Gigi- I cannot wait to see one of your plays being performed. Gina Goyette- thanks for the amazing experience at dinner- we are still talking about it! Guillaume Lanvin- It's so much fun to work with you and your wines! Jacob Galecki- Come over for some Cru-- I serve it to all my TJ scholar house guests! Thanks James Endo for your sage advice, your good sips, and your inspired 3am emails. Jamie Unwin- Thanks for giving me my first NYC job! Thank you Janet Smith for being the best grandma on the planet, for your visits to NYC, for your interest in wine, for re-learning the piano after 50 years and giving impromptu concerts, for your constant encouragement, and for forcing me to train home after work with no sleep to visit the family every few months, because that stuff is important! I am so lucky to have such a strong and powerful woman in my life; LOVE YOU grandma! Thank you Janet Goebel-- Dr. Goebel, you are one of the most fantastic people I have ever met-- thanks for your constant inspiration and guidance throughout the years. You are a special teacher who continues teaching long after your students have graduated! Jason Enany- Boop! Thank you Jeff Greenip- you and Michelle are two shining lights of my life. I LOVE wine/breakdancing nights at your place!! Jeff O'Connor- hey stylish man, it's been so much fun working with you this past year. :) I can't wait to see what you do next! Jen Jayden- you're a rockstar! Thank you Jennifer Chin, for introducing me to so many cool people, and for being a great cheerleader during my hardest wine exams!! Thanks Jenny Morgan for being a great friend & always making me laugh. Thank you Jesse Webster for being a great boss and mentor. Thank you Jessica Hiemenz! You are a true role model, the way you always stick to your beliefs! We will do our vegan wine seminar this year!! Thank you Jesus Madrazo for popping a rare and delicious bottle from my birth year!! That was such a special experience. Also thanks for the incredible visit to your vineyards and for making awesome wine. Thank you, Jill Zimorski for being so awesome and keeping me up-to-date with the DC dining scene.... and now, Aspen! Jim Wilkin- thanks for being a great dad! Thank you to my AMAZING husband Joe Scala for always supporting me, love you. Joe P- 1/2 of my Jiu Jitsu Boys! Joe Q- you are pure poetry. Joel Schott- wow, you are an inspiration & the most energetic person in the wine business! John Lenkard: one word: YEAAAAAARGH! John Marino- Turn it like it's hot. Thanks Jordan for keeping my tresses in good form. Julia Ries- I think we had the best CVille summer ever... I'll always miss our vespa rides! Julianne Skurdis- Hey anchor-lady! Love working with you :) Thank you Karin McCard for traveling around with me last minute to wineries, for always being up for something crazy, and for the gift of pink soap. Karine Morgan- The Queen of Chai! Thank you Kerry O'Brien, for being a cool sister of wine, and I love that you just now got your motorcycle license and are driving all around on it. BADASS! Thanks Kathy Compton! Your panda-work inspires from afar! Thank you Kevin Chojnowski- your cooking skills and endless knowledge never cease to amaze me, and it is an honor/pleasure to work with you every day. Thanks Kimberly Johnson for being so great at your job and making mine so fun. Take me for a ride in your Lincoln! Kimble Knight- I hope the west coast is treating you well! Miss you tons. Thank you Laura Mac- you are a great friend! Your grace and charm wears off on everyone around you. Laura Williams- Girl, I can't wait to see you and your little man! Hope all is well & miss you. Thanks for helping me get started in NYC, and for the awesome shoes. Thank you Lindsay Dunn for being a super cool wine rep, and for turning me on to amazing wines. I love your sample bag, I love seeing you at The Daily, and I love your wines on my wine list! Logan Rich- two words: fierce! You rock NYC. Mary Ellen Drayer- your grace is amazing, and your commitment to saving animals is nothing short of heroic! Thank you Mary Joy Scala for being such a cool mother-in-law, and for turning me onto Vin Santo all those years ago. Thank you Mary Zayaruzny!! Я тебя люблю!!! You make me smile every day, love your spirit and your M. star! You are always welcome to drink from any decanter I have lying around. Masa U- I love the unique perspective you bring to the bar! Mata U.- thanks for introducing me to some amazing sakes! Matt Lambert- how would I make freezer pops without you?! Thank you Matt Stinton, for making me laugh so hard that I now have rock-hard abs, for making me (and every other somm) seriously contemplate the perception of RS for hours on end, for always being at the other end of my prank phone calls, for letting me drink out of the bottle, and for really driving home for me just how awesome Michael Jordan really is. You are one of the really awesome people in this world, HERR BLANCO! Meghan Madara! Thanks for introducing me to dirty martinis all those years ago :) Melissa Rodriguez- M-ROD! Let's hang out soon & work on a new song. Melody L- my favorite Steiner product! Michael Balducci! You are the BEST! Can't wait until the next Derby Day. Thank you Michael Madrigal for spicing up NYC with your large-format life. Thank you Michelle Greenip for many things, including bottles on the rooftop! I am still dreaming of that bottle of 98 Araujo syrah we shared with Alison. Thank you Mika Godbole for being my bestie, for visiting me at work after your concerts, and for always being so sweet! Misha Mariani- Thanks to you and P for all of the amazing dinners we have shared this past year! Thank you Molly Rydzel-- you are a wonderful sommelier, and I has been great to watch you grow into your new role. Thank you Nacho, I think you are THE BEST bartender in Manhattan, HANDS DOWN! You are amazing and you bring up the energy in any room you work. You are fantastic! Now, can I get some mezcal, por favor? Nic Bradley- you are a part of the family... Thanks for always making the trip up to the Bronx to hang out with us. Thank you Pascaline Lepeltier for introducing me to the aesthetics of wine labels! #monkeylabel And I thought it was so cool when you ran that hurricane relief cocktail. Paul Behnken- you are a powerhouse. Wishing you all the best in your new life out west! Paul Hinton- you are a shining star. You've taught me so much.... Paula W.- Can't thank you enough for the incredible intro to AZ wine. Pepe Raventos- Pepe! Thanks for the amazing visit to your vineyards, and for all of your support in NYC! You and your family are awesome! Peter Ellison- glad to have some I can discuss stellar genetics with... :) So happy for you as you do this college thing. Phil Abram- 3,000 miles away, and still rocking bev trainings! Prudence Groube- Love your beautiful artwork! One day I will be rich enough to afford some! Thanks Raj Vaidya, for sharing sick bottles so generously when we hang out, and for always providing a different perspective that makes me re-think things. And for always having cooler glasses than me. Thank you Rochelle Lee for your amazing smile & fashion tips! I love spotting Holst & Lee necklaces around town-- I remember when it was just an idea!! Rudi Bauer- thanks for making amazing sparkling wines in NZ. Thanks Rudi Wiest for bringing in amazing wines, and for all the tips on the NYC jazz scene! For that riesling too!!!! Rui Abecassis- thanks for the amazing tour of Vinho Verde, and for sharing all of your insights into Portuguese wine! Thank you Scott Tyson, for.... Scott, there is just so much. Thank you for the Scala hat, for introducing me to Clare (I can't imagine my life without you two!), for introducing me to Bernard, for getting Joe & I to go out to eat on our nights off, for teaching me about models and PolySci, for being my fake somm at lonely tastings, for getting red Scala pants, for keeping Public in business, and everything else. Sherry Stolar- Miss you and can't wait to share our next bottle. Thanks Steve Robinson, for your hip-hop, your stuffed animals, and your insights into the Canadian wine scene. Thanks Aunt Susan Barbour for always sending me cool newspaper clippings about wine. Thanks Sur Lucero, for making me drink straight Underberg bitters, and for always having a bottle of awesome Chablis or Barolo in your backpack-- you are an inspiration, Mr. Krug Cup!! And for getting the gang to ride that crazy carnival ride! Thiago Silva- Thiago, your cakes are so amazing that they inspire all people in all disciplines and walks of life. It is so awesome to see your cakes really take off-- so happy for you, and thank you SO MUCH for the beautiful wedding cake. Thierry Holweck- Pandas forever! Trisha Hitko- thanks for all your wine support when I had just moved to NYC! Thank you Tom/Linda Scala for all your support! And for the warmest gloves on the planet. Thank you Tom/Jenny/Carmine Scala for being the cutest, most colorful family, and for finding some Pappy Van Winkle for us! Woody- you are the man! Thank you Urs Kaufmann, for being a great friend, and my WSET cheerleader during the diploma. Yes, we are classy diploma students, drinking jeager on our nights off!!
I'm sure I missed a thousand people-- thank you all!
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