Bottled Stories with a Napa Vintner
Brianne Cohen
March 8, 2022
The rock and roll vintner of Napa’s Smith Devereux beats to his own drum. Ian Devereux has been described as both a contrarian vintner and
Brianne Cohen
Brianne Cohen is an LA based event producer, certified sommelier, wine educator, and wine writer. During the pandemic, Brianne entertained over 7,000 people through her “Virtual Vino” online wine classes, regularly highlighting diverse (i.e. Black, BIPOC, female, and LGBT) owned wineries. She now offers both in-person (and virtual) wine tasting experiences for her corporate clients. Brianne regularly judges at international wine competitions, including the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London and holds the WSET Diploma certificate. She writes on her own blog and for outlets such as Decanter, Vintner Project, and Kiplinger. She also holds an MBA from Loyola Marymount University. Brianne Cohen Wine & Events is a certified woman-owned business with WBENC.
Brianne Cohen
Brianne Cohen is an LA based event producer, certified sommelier, wine educator, and wine writer. During the pandemic, Brianne entertained over 7,000 people through her “Virtual Vino” online wine classes, regularly highlighting diverse (i.e. Black, BIPOC, female, and LGBT) owned wineries. She now offers both in-person (and virtual) wine tasting experiences for her corporate clients. Brianne regularly judges at international wine competitions, including the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London and holds the WSET Diploma certificate. She writes on her own blog and for outlets such as Decanter, Vintner Project, and Kiplinger. She also holds an MBA from Loyola Marymount University. Brianne Cohen Wine & Events is a certified woman-owned business with WBENC.
ARTICLES BY Brianne Cohen
A Weekend Guide to Mexican Wine Country
Brianne Cohen
February 10, 2022
Valle de Guadalupe, Mexican wine country in Baja California is THE most exciting thing happening on the West Coast in wine. Where else can you
Zetta: Toast a Glass with a Touch of Class
Brianne Cohen
January 20, 2022
Cedric the Entertainer, world-famous comedian and actor, recently dipped his toes into the wine world with the upcoming release of Zetta, a Napa Valley Red
Sexy NYE Pairing: Crostini & Bubbles
Brianne Cohen , Lucia Palm
December 28, 2021
Somewhere along the way, sparkling wine (mostly Champagne) became associated with celebration. It is served at important life events such as weddings, it is used
Splurge-Worthy Wine Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Brianne Cohen
December 17, 2021
It’s the holidays. Gifts are expected. But maybe you’re not a person who likes to gift. Or maybe you struggle with finding the perfect gift
A Sneak Peek into Wine Judging
Brianne Cohen
September 7, 2021
In April 2019 I walked into the grand ballroom on my first morning of judging. “Hello there, my name is Brianne Cohen, and I’m here
Pink Bubbles: Comin’ In Hot
Brianne Cohen
July 29, 2021
Brianne Cohen is the principal in a lifestyle brand and business based out of Los Angeles. She has been producing events and weddings for over
Kick-Ass Rosés for Summer
Brianne Cohen
June 30, 2021
Let it be clear: there is a SEA of unremarkable rosé out there. Mass, commercial, grocery store glug, as I call it. When you have
Elena Fucci: A Revolutionary in the South of Italy
Brianne Cohen
April 1, 2021
It’s no secret that the North and the South of Italy have a bit of a rivalry. We won’t get into the specifics, but it’s
10 Diverse Voices in Wine
Brianne Cohen , Desire Harrison-Brown
February 25, 2021
Gone are the days of the old school, pretentious voices in wine. These people set the tone for wine for decades. If you have ever