WINE-TASTING

The Wine Miser helps people find great wines under $20 Drink like a king, pay like a miser.

Although my first mate reminds me that I m only really captain of myself, I ve been on the water since I was 12 -- somewhere back in the last millennium. Currently Assistant District Service Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (D7-Publications) and National Branch Chief - (BC-BLU), the Auxiliary s national liaison to United States Power Squadron. The Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadrons collaborate on matters related to Recreational Boating Safety and Boater Education. The Cap’s partner for our wine columns (did anyone say “Partner-in-Wine”?) is a graceful, elegant lady whom we shall dub “The Wine Chick.” Her adventures into wine began 12 years ago, when she joined a wine club (I.W.A.G.Y. – It Was A Good Year) that met regularly in the wine cellar of the world-famous Culinary Institute of America (the C.I.A. you wouldn’t mind joining), the acclaimed training school for many of the world’s finest chefs. Each lecture focused on some aspect of wine, followed by a guided tasting of 12 wines, usually 6 whites and 6 reds. The wines were presented blindly, so that she never knew which wine she was tasting, nor the price of the wine. Instead, she learned the “art” of wine tasting. Over time, as her interest and knowledge in wine grew, she began a quest to broaden her experience of wine. Eventually, that quest took her and her partner to many vineyards across Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and the US. As her partner went on to become certified as a Sommelier by the Court of Masters, together they hosted frequent tastings at their home to compare various varietals, vintages, and styles of wine. So, follow our wine columns as The Wine Chick shares her wine experience with you—she’ll help you get more out of your next bottle of wine than just the wine.

I'm just a wine chick trying to catch a break. Great wines don't have to come with a heavy price tag. Wine Chicks Guide is a wine blog focusing on inexpensive yet good and sometimes bad wines. I'll seek out the great tasting affordable wines as well as share my experience with the wines you may want to avoid. In today's economy the everyday wine drinker is forced to follow an affordable wine budget. Follow me and my trials and tribulations in my quest to find great tasting inexpensive wines.

Single mother of three. Reside in Oregon.Interests: animals,hanging out w/my kids,rescuing animals in need, fine food/gourmet cooking, wine tasting,travel,outdoor sports,fitness, writing,guitar, movies, shopping,& hangin' with positive people!

I am a freelance wine writer who enjoys sipping my way across northern California wine regions. Along with my favorite wine tasting partner Isaac, we've created VineLanguage.com, which features the unique people who make a bottle of wine happen.

Freelance writer and mother of two. I enjoy wine and wine tasting, cooking and spending time with my family. I specialize in wine, food, children and entertaining.

I have been a corporate litigator since I graduated from law school in 1997 and was a partner a two major international law firms for over 3 years. I primarily focused my practice on class actions, massive toxic tort and products liability cases. I have written three published articles that focus on these practice areas. I was born in Canada in 1970 and moved to California when I was about 13 years old. I have lived in Southern California for most of my life. I enjoy cooking and writing about food, wine tasting and collecting, watching football and figure skating, working out, snowboarding, training for half marathons, supporting animal rescue organizations and traveling to obscure places in the United States (Miami, Arizona being the most recent foray).

Jaclyn Stuart, co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Wine & Food Pairing, is a certified sommelier with accreditations from the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, and the French Wine Society. She currently teaches wine courses for the Midwest Wine School and is the Beverage Manager & Sommelier for Margaux Bistro & Wine Bar in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Stuart also manages her own consulting company, WineVentures, which organizes wine tasting events, fundraisers, and classes for consumers, restaurants, and retailers. Previously, Stuart was the Wine Director for the Bianchini restaurant group and helped launch Indulge Wine Room; a wine, cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate bar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There, she developed multiple wine lists that were awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Stuart was also the sommelier for The Immigrant Restaurant at The American Club, the only AAA Five Diamond rated resort in the Midwest. Known for her down-to-earth style of explaining wine, Stuart has appeared on several television and radio news programs to discuss food and wine pairings. A California native, Stuart has a Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management and business from San Jose State University and is an active member of Rotary International.

40 something female with a missed calling for culinary school (it's on the bucket list), an appreciation of wine tasting, and a passion for the things that matter most in life - those that can't be bought. Longtime peer counselor for parents healing from infant loss.

I'm Russ Beebe, owner of California Wine Hikes Guided Tours. Being outdoors most of my life, I've learned a great many things about wilderness ethics, trip planning, group dynamics, reading the land and the weather, and I've developed a passion - and a palate - for fine wine. There's a wonderful intersection between the natural world and wine that I find refreshingly remarkable and, whether it's identifying a bird or a tree or discussing the nuances of wine tasting, I'll tell you this much: the winehiking experience sure seems to resonate with people. Throughout my journeys, I've discovered that people really love to combine an outdoor experience with a healthy meal and California's finest wines. As a result, I created California Wine Hikes so that I could guide wine lovers and adventurers from around the world to these same rejuvenating and memorable experiences.

I am a Wine Consultant for The Traveling Vineyard.I am hoping to use this site to promote my business, network and to make wine tasting and wine loving friends.

I write for Web sites, newspapers, newsletters, and magazines. Expertise in Africa, India, Nepal, Europe, food (former apprentice chef/cookbook writer), wine (wine tasting group founder), and the arts (former board member, Contemporary Arts).

I am a wine tasting sportswriter who covers the world of sports and entertainment. I like any and all Testarossa Vineyards' chardonnays, a night in Las Vegas or enduring the annual heartbreak provided by the San Francisco Giants.

Debbie Miller Nelson is certified by WSET, holds a diploma from the Bordeaux School of Wine. Debbie started her own wine-tasting business in NJ (www.wine-tastingparty.com), written for The Courier News and currently writes Wine Goddess for NJ.com.

Niki has spent most of her life in the sunny state of California, and is a mom, college student, and retail slave. In her free time she enjoys traveling, wine tasting, and visiting historical places. She is also a self-proclaimed nerd and enjoys Sci-fi, video games, board games, and fantasy. She is also planning for her upcoming wedding.

Robyn Allen is a professional contractor and business woman. She is married with no children, but is in the process of adoption. She enjoys travelling, wine-tasting, and doing community volunteer work in her spare time. Though Robyn is a United States resident, she often visits Norway and speaks fluent Norwegian. She loves children and is a very upbeat person. She works part time with interior designers to help families create a modern look in their home, and has been featured as having one of America's top 100 most sophisticated homes. She spends a lot of time with friends and is still close with her parents. As a christian, she is very thankful for everything she owns and she gives credit to God for giving her success when times are hard.

As an educator, mom, and grandma, I think I have the best job in the entire world. My sweetie and I enjoy the a lot of the same things, wine tasting, photography, cooking, and dumb television. My kids are all off and on their own and doing fine. Just about peachy, I'd say.

I am a native Californian who loves to travel and meet new people. I enjoy eating out and discovering new places. I work in the financial services sector and am an avid day trader. I try my best to keep up with the current political environment especial concerning how it relates to equity markets domestically and globally. I received my Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of California Riverside. Part of my collegiate studies took me to Italy where I immersed myself into the Tuscan culture for three month. While abroad, I dabbled in painting, culinary arts, and my favorite wine tasting. I have a respect for the old world and the rich history Europe has to offers, this allows me to see the world from a different prospective. I am a firm believer that life is what you make of it and I try to live my life to the fullest while trusting the future and enjoying the present.

I currently live in Houston Texas and work for a business that rents surveying equipment for vessels and deepsea exploration. For passive income and knowledge I also research and invest in equities stocks, Bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. I'm constantly learning; which allows me to share my finding with the web community. My other hobbies are wine tasting, Biking, Poetry,Finding deal and bargains,Weight training & fitness, Traveling and personal care.

I am a New Yorker soaking in the Nashville life. I want to give Nashville a new face through my writing and video blogging, I am determined to show the world that Nashville is very diverse and there is much more to it than country music and cow tipping. Two of my great passions are food and wine. As a part time personal assistant to a local chef and restaurant owner I am fortunate enough to have the chance to dine in some of the most eclectic restaurants and partake in decadent wine tasting events. I love writing about and sharing these experiences with my readers. I am an aspiring screenwriter and former singer/songwriter who was the other half of the popular underground duo elan. I have worked in the music industry for over 12 years as a performer, writer and consultant. I also write, edit and perform in the popular youtube show, The Brooklyn Hippeez

Matthew Hars, Managing Director of Manhattan Spaces Realty, gets great satisfaction out of helping people with buy or sell a home. He is an expert negotiator, a creative marketer, and out of the box thinker. He really connects with his clients. He speaks French and English fluently and is able to build a rapport effectively with anyone he meets. His unique style of out of the box thinking has led hin to close millions of dollars in real estate and finance deals. Matthew's networking and sales skills lead him to marketing developments Avenue Princesse Grace in Monaco on the most expensive street in the world. Matthew is a noted real estate expert. He was chosen to be featured recently in CNBC's Investor Real Estate Report. He is regularly quoted in the media and can be found in Bloomberg, MSN.com, CNBC, MSNBC and the today show. He is a top producer at his firm Manhattan Spaces for sales rentals and commercial. In his free time Matthew enjoys photography, wine tasting and traveling to Europe.

James McGee is a freelance author and full time father from Atlanta, GA. His hobbies include wine tasting, computer programming, and cooking. He appreciates a happy life with his wife, Madeline, and two daughters, Emily and Camile.

Books, reading, parenting, cooking, wine-tasting, thinking, be-friending...and more...and not always in that order.

I am a graduating senior at SDSU!! I am a recreation and spanish major, I love to write and do leisure activities. I enjoy arts, painting and literature, cinema and sparkling wine tasting.

Christopher Johnson has a Bachelors degree in Physics. He is currently researching the effects of science and medicine. He also has a broad range of interest. Including music, poetry, wine tasting, and art.

Maria Denton is a writer, restaurateur and educator living and working in the Washington, DC area. Bit by the "Wine Bug" at an early age, she has pursued knowledge in this specialty through travel, tasting, and participation in wine conferences all over the world. A member of the Board of Directors for the Society of Wine Educators, she is one of less than 400 people in the world that hold that organization's top certification, the Certified Wine Educator. She is also a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and hopes to be a Master Sommelier herself one day.

Heather Irwin in the chief-eater behind BiteClub, an award-winning food column and blog about the Wine Country food & scene. Way beyond staid restaurant reviews, BiteClub's drive-through sensibility foists a fork at everything from three-star chefs and haute-veggie purveyors to fried duck heads at the local Laotian dive. If its edible, I'm game. BiteClub is constantly updated online at biteclubeats.com, and Heather's food reporting appears each Sunday in the Press Democrat. Heather also appears each Thursday for a Sonoma County food report from 7:40am to 9am on radio station KZST (100.1fm) and has written for publications including the San Francisco Chronicle, Wine & Spirits, Savor, Santa Rosa magazine, South Bay Accent, Imbibe & The North Bay Bohemian. BiteClub was named Top Entertainment Blog in 2009 by Editor & Publisher Magazine.

I am at stay at home mom who does wine tastings for Wine Shop at Home. This is a fun way to learn and try artisan wines with family , friends and co- workers. I have a large family who supports my goals, We have fun learning all the time. Get paid to have fun ! www.wine

I have been Cooking and Cutting Turntables for over 25 years, Nobody can boast the same. I specialize in downloadable cooking videos and lessons as well as fun food, wine, and entertainment tidbits.

Age:47 Mother of two teenage boys. Engaged to be married to NASA Engineer(add two more teenagers!) Owner of three cats. Barista Licensed Massage Therapist Writer/Poet Yoga Enthusiast Wine Lover Love to travel and try new foods