The Somm Chef
Wine Tastings, Culinary Classes & More
Wine Educator & Private Chef
The
Somm
Chef
Wine Tastings, Culinary Classes & More
Wine Educator & Private Chef
Food & Wine Questions
Is Wine Vegan?
Is wine vegan? Is it not? I think it depends on the vegan. Here's the deal. Some wine is clarified through a process called "fining" this occurs when a "fining agent" is added to a vat of ready-to-bottle wine to remove sediment. It might have some dead yeast (lees) in...
Why Wine Contains Sulfites
Why do wines have added sulfites? SO2, Sulfur Dioxide is a naturally occurring part of the winemaking process. It is a byproduct of making alcohol. However, it can also be added at a few different winemaking points to preserve the freshness of the grapes and wine....
What is Tannin in Wine?
Tannins are found in red grape skins and seeds as well as oak. They cause an astringent or bitterness when either too much is extracted from grapes or when young. As a wine matures, either in a fermenting vessel such as oak or stainless steel, the tannins soften and...
Questions? Answered.
Send in your questions and get answers. Cooking Techniques, Knife Skills, Wine Styles, and Wine How-To’s.
Interactive Classes
Sign up for a class and get in the kitchen! For an interactive experience, let’s make ravioli, or roll some sushi! Great for kids too!
Fresh Ingredients
I will always encourage you to use sustainable and seasonal ingredients for every meal.
Wine & Food
Whether small bites for happy hour, or 3 courses and bubbly, this is where the best of wine meets the best of food.
Wine Tastings
Custom tastings on any topic you choose. The topic can be about your cellar favorites, or something brand new.
Recipes from the Heart
I love cooking, but more than that, I love teaching other people how to cook. If there’s something you’ve wanted to learn how to make for a while – reach out and let’s see what magic we can make.