I have had a fulfilling and broad background in Wine and Spirits.  I waitressed and attended Wine Classes as I was going through school.  I still hadn’t realized my passion for wine.  I went on to college and did other things.  Until one day while watching an Oprah Winfrey Show, saw an Author talking about “Finding Your True Passion In Life”I went out bought the book and before I knew it I was on the Internet searching for schools on Wine Education.  I enrolled in The Sommelier Society Of America in New York City, where I attended and was certified a Sommelier.  I went on to take the higher accreditation course out of London, which was The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, also based in New York City. It was a dream come true and I realized my passion in life was in Wine Education, teaching other people what I knew and having them be as excited as I was about learning. 

My first job, I was a Sommelier for a 5-diamond Inn and Resort.  I met people from all over the world who shared my passion for wine.  I was a Sommelier for a small elite Restaurant and Culinary School.  I went onto also work for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s Wine and Spirits Specialty Store, where I worked and also taughtThe Basic Wine Class for new employees coming into the state.

 My passion for learning and sharing my knowledge of wine has truly been a wonderful experience, and now I want to share it with you! My company “IL Vino Novello Co.” has brought my dream full circle.  Please join me in learning more about Wine and Food because, It’s not just about Tasting, It’s About Learning!