Whether you are wondering how to cultivate a discerning palate for wine or already guzzle your fair share, this episode is sure to enlighten! What does a SOMMELIER do? Meet Alissa Bica, a certified sommelier at 71 Above in downtown Los Angeles. In addition to serving as Wine & Spirits West Coast tastings coordinator, she co-owns the home wine party business, Cote Brune and Blonde, and writes the blog offthebeatenwinepath.com focusing on rare grape varieties and their perfect food pairs. Her insta: @off.the.beaten.wine.path See her and other guests in ourInstagram & Twitter accounts@whatthefockery Discount Codes + Links Pique Tea Use FOCKERY5 at check out to Enjoy 5% off your Tea Crystals Fockery Podcast Exclusive: Get 25% Off at Veestro.com. Use code FOCKERY25. Enjoy 10% off to support your well-being https://betterhelp.com/fockery10 Support us: https://anchor.fm/whatthefockery/support Special content: https://www.patreon.com/whatthefockery --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatthefockery/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatthefockery/support