Julie is a California native with 15 years of international experience in wine and spirits. She’s worked in retail, distribution, and education, and is a WSET Certified Educator. Julie designs education courses to educate consumers on how to love what they taste, consults for wine startups, and judges global competitions, including Decanter World Wine Awards and International Wine Challenge.

The former Editor-in-Chief of Drink Me Magazine, her journalistic works have also been published in many magazines like Decanter Magazine, Harpers Wine & Spirit, The Drinks Business and more.

But what it all comes down to is her undeniable love for wine and spirits. Her passion for this industry always has and always will lead her to seek the most compelling stories about lesser-known regions, categories, varieties, and producers. With these, her aim is to continue guiding consumers on how to truly understand their palate and fully experience the intricacies of taste.