Writing Portfolio

Yahoo! Style (May 2026)
Hotel Etiquette Mistakes: 26 Unspoken Rules That Change Depending on Where You Stay

Wine Folly (April 2026)
Regenerative and Sustainable Wine: Beyond Organic Labels

National Post (April 2026)
What to Do in Osoyoos, Where Summer Starts Early and Stays Late

Vancouver Sun (April 2026)
How to Build a Stunning Patio Garden

Yahoo! Style (March 2026)
I Went on a Pricey Disney Cruise With My Family, and I’m Considering Another. We Aren’t Paying for Luxury — but for Relief

Yahoo! Style (February 2026)
I’ve Visited Over 200 Wineries — Here’s How to Spot a Tourist Trap Before You Spend Money on a Pricey Tasting

Yahoo! Style (February 2026)
I Travel Constantly. These Are the 4 Most Overrated Hotel Amenities (And the 4 Under-The-Radar Ones That Are Worth It)

Vancouver Sun (January 2026)
A World of Wine Returns to Vancouver This March

Vancouver Sun (January 2026)
Vancouver Sun Run: Four Decades of Community, Motion and Motivation

Yahoo! Style (December 2025)
How Much Wine Do You Actually Need for a Holiday Party? Your Ultimate Guide to Calculating the Right Amount

Yahoo! Style (December 2025)
A Bottle of Wine Makes a Great Last-Minute Gift Idea, but It Can Feel Impersonal. Here’s How to Make It Special — Without Breaking the Bank

Yahoo! Style (November 2025)
The Best Cozy Red Wines for Winter Dinners, Movie Nights & Everything in Between — All Under $30

Yahoo! Style (October 2025)
Think White Wine Is Just for Summer? Think Again. 5 Best White Wines for Fall — and What to Pair Them With

Full Pour (Fall 2025 Print Issue)
Prosecco Grows Up

National Post (September 2025)
Movement, Mindset and Mineral Pools: A Coastal Escape for the Season Ahead

Yahoo! Style (September 2025)
Renovating to Sell Your Home? 6 Home Upgrades That Rarely Pay Off

Iconic Life (September 2025)
Temecula Valley’s Hidden Gem: A Luxury Vineyard Escape Without the Crowds

National Post (September 2025)
Only in Autumn: Experience Vernon’s Harvest Season Before It Slips Away

Yahoo! Style (August 2025)
Can You Find Good Canadian Wine Under $25? Sommeliers Say Yes — but It’s Tricky

TASTE (Fall 2025)
5 Budget-Friendy Wines for Fall

National Post (August 2025)
Sip, Soak and Stay in Osoyoos This Fall

Yahoo! Style (July 2025)
These Are the Best Canadian Wines Under $40 — Plus How to Tell if a Bottle Is Worth Your Cash

Yahoo! Style (July 2025)
High Blood Sugar? 9 Foods That Can Naturally Lower It, According to a Registered Dietitian

Iconic Life (June 2025)
Luxury Wine Country Escape in Texas: The Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas is Redefining Vineyard Retreats

Yahoo! Style (June 2025)
9 Canned Foods That Deserve a Permanent Spot in Your Pantry, According to a Dietitian: Beans, Salmon, Tomatoes and More

Yahoo! Style (June 2025)
The 7 Worst Home Design Trends for Anyone Over 60 (And What to Do Instead)

TASTE (Summer 2025)
Spritz Up Your Patio Party

TASTE (Summer 2025)
BC Wine & Barbecue Playbook

VANCOUVER SUN (May 2025)
Celebrate Your Beloved Mom or Mom Figure at Metropolis at Metrotown’s Immersive Glampsite

TORONTO SUN (April 2025)
Explore the Desert Greens and Vineyard Scenes in Osoyoos

TASTE (Spring 2025)
Climate Matters: Warm vs Cool Climate Wines

TASTE (Winter 2024)
Sip Into The Future

TASTE (Winter 2024)
Celebrate with Fizz & Flair

GUILDSOMM (Nov 2024)
Exploring BC’s Geographical Indications: A Guide for Wine Pros 

FULL POUR (Fall 2024)
Rethinking Hybrids in Canada

TASTE (Summer 2024)
Sunshine Sips 

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (June 2024)
Quality Over Quantity in the Rugged Santa Cruz Mountains

VINEROUTES (June 2024)
Are Okanagan GSM Blends Safe(ish) From Climate Change?

DECANTER (June 2024)
Kelowna – Nine Top Spots for Food and Wine

TASTE (Spring 2024)
Sipping Consciously: A Global Tour Through Eco-Friendly Wines

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (May 2024)
Lirac AOC Is in Its ‘Fresh’ Era and Ready To Take on Climate Change

DECANTER (April 2024)
Canada’s Gamay Scene Plus 15 Top Bottles

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (April 2024)
How Paul Hobbs Became the Malbec Maestro

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (March 2024)
Family-Run Alileo Wines Brings Sicily State-Side (In A Sustainable Box)

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (March 2024)
Women-Led Champagne Houses to Celebrate this Int’l Women’s Day

DECANTER (January 2024)
Vancouver Island: A Wine Lover’s Guide

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (November 2023)
Why Is Wine Important? A Simple 485-Word Answer

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (November 2023)
Domaine Nico: The High Altitude Argentine Pinot Noir Project (That’s Not In Patagonia)

TASTE (Fall 2023)
Back to Wine Basics

TASTE (Fall 2023)
Uncorking the Secrets to Great-Value Wine

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (August 2023)
32 Wineries That Embrace Exclusive Appellations

DECANTER (August 2023)
BC Wineries’ Response to the Growing Wildfire Threat

DECANTER (June 2023)
Canadian Rosé: Patriotically Pink for Canada Day

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (June 2023)
The Side Project That’s Bolstering Livermore Valley’s Wine Identity

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (June 2023)
How Miguel de Leon Is Reforming the Restaurant Wine List

TASTE (Summer 2023)
Blanco Tequilas for Summertime Margaritas

DECANTER (May 2023)
Calgary, Canada: Top Restaurants and Wine Bars

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (April 2023)
5 Must-Make Veggie Dishes from The Tucci Cookbook

TASTE (Winter 2022)
Affordable Wines to Spread Holiday Cheer

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (November 2022)
Lafite-Rothschild Leans Into Biodiversity with Chile’s Viña Los Vascos

TASTE (Fall 2022)
Affordable Wines to Start a Collection

TASTE (Fall 2022)
Spicy Wines are Here for Fall

SOMM TV MAGAZINE (August 2022)
The Rockin’ Rhône Wines of The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater

TASTE (Summer 2022)
BC Sunshine in a Bottle

VINEPAIR (May 2022)
We Asked 8 Wine Pros: What’s the Best American Cabernet From Beyond Napa?

VINEPAIR (May 2022)
We Asked 8 Sommeliers: What’s Your Go-To Bargain Chardonnay?

TASTE (Spring 2022)
Zingy Vino: Exploring High Acidity Wines from Around the Globe

VINEPAIR (December 2020)
The 7 Best Proseccos for Mimosas

VINEPAIR (December 2020)
The 8 Best Sparkling Wine Cocktails to Drink on New Year’s Eve

TASTE (Holiday 2020)
Gift With Confidence

VINEPAIR (December 2020)
The Countries that Drank the Most Italian Wine in 2019

VINEPAIR (December 2020)
The Countries That Drank the Most French Wine in 2019

VINEPAIR (December 2020)
Prosecco vs. Champagne: The Differences

VINEPAIR (December 2020)
Our 7 Most Popular Champagne Cocktail Recipes

VINEPAIR (December 2020)
Six of the Best Mimosa Recipe Upgrades

SAVOUR CALGARY (Fall 2020)
Raising Foodies

TASTE (Summer 2020)
Toast to BC with Bubbles

TASTE (Summer 2020)
Takeout & Wine: Winning Pairings for an Evening In

NUVO (April 2020)
Ethical Wines for Earth Day

CULINAIRE (April 2020)
Pizza Pairing Perfection

AVENUE CALGARY (March 2020)
Allora Everyday Italian – Calgary’s Best New Restaurants 2020