I started my wine journey as a fine wine collector 35 years ago, in 1981. I began working in the wine trade in 1985. Since that time I have been a Fine Wine Sales Representative and a Fine Wine Sales Manager in the Wine Distribution trade here in Massachusetts. I retired from the wholesale wine industry in 2016. I have a strong business background with an MBA and a MS in Economics. I also have the earned title of Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) from the Society of Wine Educators. My background in wine is extensive with knowledge of wines (including sparkling wines, still wines and fortified wines) from around the world going back to the early 1900’s.