The Wine Muse is Annette Hanami, a former banker with an insatiable curiosity about everything related to wine.  Since pursuing her current avocation, she has travelled extensively to wine regions around the world, collected too many wine credentials, worked at wineries and restaurants and found a balance in life she never had before.  This site attempts to encourage and enhance your discovery of international food, wine and travel, from the perspective of an “outsider”.

Judging in Stellenbosch South Africa last week (August 2010)

Creds:

• Diploma – Wine & Spirits Eduction Trust
• Certified Wine Educator – Society of Wine Educators
• Certified Wine Professional – Culinary Institute of America
• Accredited International Bordeaux Educator
• Master – level Rhone Instructor
• Accredited Spanish Wine Educator

Awards:

• April 2010.  Institute of Masters of Wine inaugural Lallemande Bursary for an essay on hot climate reds, potential high alcohol and quality