With over six years of professional experience in the brewing industry, Stacy realized her personal tastes and interests lean more towards grapes than grains. Sure to bring an upbeat, and informative focus on the art of selecting, tasting and enjoying a variety of wines, Stacy relays both her experience and passion in pursuit of the perfect grape.

Experience:

By combining her enthusiasm for travel with her vineyard affections, Stacy has had the privilege of surveying and sampling a myriad of fine wines both domestically as well as internationally. From volunteering at local wine festival events to coordinating and hosting community wine tastings, she will use her experience to usher in a light-hearted emphasis on both wine education and enjoyment, while imparting key tips for entertaining with wine.

Education:

Stacy is a certified Sommelier and holds a master's in public health, and a bachelor's in science. Her educational background lends itself to accurately reviewing and disseminating the latest information on a wide range of topics from the how-to's of selecting and tasting wine to wine recommendations and key food pairings, along with regional wine profiles. In addition, she'll help you delve into some of the science surrounding wine as it relates to the winemaking process and the health benefits of moderate wine consumption.

From Stacy Slinkard:

Ciao Vino! This site is designed with you in mind, whether you are a beginner to the world of wine or a seasoned wine enthusiast, you will find a user-friendly reference for selecting, tasting, enjoying and learning about a variety of wines and regions. Take a peek at my up-to-date wine recommendations with pricing guides, recent wine reviews, tips on choosing, tasting and serving wines, along with hints on entertaining and pairing foods with wines.