Malibu Wine HikesWine Educator
Apr. 2021Malibu, California, United StatesI guide tours that are generally focused on hiking through the grapevines growing Saddlerock Ranch in Malibu, California, educating guests about wine, and selling wine club memberships. Beginning with imparting basic wine tasting information, then touching on viticulture and how the vines are grown, and finally teaching guests in-depth wine knowledge, I give passionate and informative two-hour tours. I was asked to return to Saddlerock Ranch to work for this company, which is a sister-company of my previous job, because of my outstanding customer service and work ethic. During my time in this position, I gained certification through Court of Masters and WSET and plan to continue my education. This job ignited my interest in wine further, as I strove to be able to answer even the most difficult questions posed to me by my guests, coworkers, and management alike about all things wine, thus beginning and furthering my education toward becoming a sommelier.