Candied Rose Petal Cocktail
Rose and Mint Simple Syrup with Gin shaken over ice, topped with Sparkling Wine and finished with Fresh Candied Rose Petals
Background
My background is in the hospitality industry. I have worked in weddings and events for over ten years in various roles. I love being able to enhance someone’s event or occasion! You would think that is what inspired my path into wine, but that began just for me, as just a hobby. I took my first class with American Sommelier in July of 2014 and though I had intended to take only that one class for fun, I learned so much and truly enjoyed learning about wine, that I decided to delve deeper into their class offerings. Their classes enabled me to pass the Court of Master Sommelier’s first level exam, and I am currently working on Level 2 of the 4. My years in hospitality have afforded me a smooth transition into this glorious world of wine!
Experience
Resident Sommelier at oheka Castle
Past Corporate Clients Include: Shopify's Executive Board, OpenLink, and HSBC
2019 Sidecar
Hennessy XO with Pamplemousse and Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice with a Torched Grapefruit Twist
Part of OHEKA CASTLE’s 2019 Centennial Celebration of Modern Twists on Classic Cocktails (January’s Signature Drink)
Chilled Chenin Blanc paired with Tuna Tartare
Protea Chenin Blanc from South Africa chosen to serve alongside a Tuna Tartare appetizer
Let's Have a Drink!
Photo taken at the OHK Bar and Restaurant
Tuscan-Themed Wine Dinner
Photo and an extremely well-planned event courtesy of the exceedingly talented Karyn LoCicero of Karyn Michael Events
Most Loved Dessert Pairing
Taittinger Nocturne Sec, poured and ready to be served with Plum Crostata
