When I was 10 years old, I first discovered my love for wine while helping my grandfather bottle Barbera, a wine from the Northwest region of Italy. I was captivated by the process. As I grew older, I realized how much there was to learn about wine—grapes, location, sun exposure, soil, aging, fermentation, food pairing, and so much more. The more I learned, the more intimidated I felt. There was so much to know, where would I even begin? Fortunately, my friend Pietro was willing to mentor me. I learned from him, studied on my own, and over time, developed the ability to identify and recommend great wines. I’ve enjoyed sharing this passion with you and learning about the types of wines you, your family, and friends enjoy.

This is why Ana and I decided to start the Wine Empire Wine Club. You’re already familiar with our award-winning collection in the store, but the wines in our club will be mostly exclusive to our members.

I know you appreciate great wine, and this is an opportunity to expand your palate even further. Every now and then, I’ll surprise you with something outside your comfort zone – who knows, you might just love it!