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The Less Is More Approach to Wine
A Modern Guide to Wine Education without intimidation
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Maneuvering Rosé Wine With Style
A Cultural and Global Exploration of Rosé
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Maneuvering Wine With Style
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I am a certified sommelier, author, wine educator and publisher of DION Magazine. My work centers wine as both an educational tool and a cultural connector, highlighting underrepresented voices while creating meaningful experiences for individuals, brands and communities.
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How to serve sparkling wine properly
How wine is made (simply and clearly)
Key grape varieties and styles
How to read wine labels and wine lists
How to taste wine with confidence
How to buy wine without stress or overpaying
Key Black-owned wine brands
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How to support diverse producers intentionally
The Vice Wine’ brand story
Key wine styles in the lineup
How to pair and serve them
When and why to choose these wines
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How to trust your own palate

How cheese textures interact with wine
Classic pairings and modern twists
How to build a cheese board with confidence
Pairing for diverse tastes and dietary needs
Digital Wine + Lifestyle Publication
DION is a digital publication and platform that evokes the lore of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, by striving to spread joy, pleasure, education, revelry, empowerment and theatrics to the masses. It is a story-telling vehicle and platform that centers wine and lifestyle topics and how they revolve around and relate diverse communities. DION is an independently-owned, Black-owned and operated wine + lifestyle magazine.
