Anna Maria is a writer based in Santa Barbara County, California. With her WSET 2 with distinction certificate in tow, she writes for VinePair, Wine Enthusiast, Full Pour, Coco Eco Magazine, Edible Santa Barbara, The Vintner Project, The American Wine Society Journal, and additional publications focusing on the wine and food scene. She’s currently pursuing her CSW certification via the San Francisco Wine School, and sipping lots of Old World wines.