Vanessa Vin is a wine obsessed writer based in Santa Barbara and specialising in the wines of her backyard, Santa Ynez Valley. Her thirst for experiencing wine has led her to work harvests in both Sonoma and Burgundy. She is a CMS-certified sommelier at the Michelin level. When she is not studying for her next wine exam, her favourite hobbies include blind tasting with winemakers, smelling everything, and diving in the cold waters of the Pacific.
