Let’s enjoy wine with confidence.
Hi, I’m Kiersten. 👋🏼 Sommelier, writer, and a girl who loves the Internet.
After a decade of writing about food, five of those years focusing specifically on nutrition, I decided to turn my attention toward a new topic. I received a Diploma in Wine, Gastronomy, and Management from Le Cordon Bleu London (equivalent to a WSET Level 4) and I’m embarking on a whole new career in the world of wine.
Truthfully, wine always felt a little gate keepy to me. I called myself a wine lover, but I never actually understood what I was buying. The world of wine felt like it was saved for the rich and elite, and many times—like reading a menu, tasting a wine, or even pursuing bottles at a shop—I didn’t feel like I was invited to the party. Why haven’t I heard of these grapes before? Why aren’t any grapes listed? What region is it from? Why does the year matter?
Tired of this mentality, I decided to learn about it myself and get my diploma—then share my “cellar notes” with you.
Cellar Notes is for people who want to enjoy wine without feeling intimidated by it. I’m here to help you navigate wine with confidence, pleasure, and no snobbery whatsoever. If you’ve been looking for the opportunity to is for the people who want to know about the bottle in front of them, from reading a label to ordering with confidence.
What you can expect
Join the Cellar Club! I paid thousands for a wine education, but you’re getting it for $5/month. While I loved my time at sommelier school, there’s no need to pay for it if you’re simply looking to level up your wine confidence.
Here’s what a PAID SUBSCRIPTION will get you:
Cellar Club Exclusive Content: Dive even deeper with your wine knowledge so you can order and buy with confidence. Bottle recommendations, types of wine to try, wine basics so you understand all of the terms…the list goes on and on, people.
Food & Wine Pairing Guides: Learn how to pair the wine you’re drinking with some of your favorite meals you love to cook, or even takeout. Pasta, burgers, sushi…we’re going to cover it all.
Seasonal Supper Club: Invite your friends over for a seasonal dinner party! Use this menu and wine pairing guide to throw the sophisticated dinner parties of your dreams.
Wine Travel Itineraries: Skip the random Instagram and ChatGPT guides on your next trip. These exclusive guides are from real experiences and guidance from yours truly.
Sommelier Inside Scoop: Join me at industry tastings, read the behind-the-scenes stories, sip on what I’m also drinking, and get the inside scoop as I continue in this new sommelier career.
Live Tastings & Classes: Learn how to properly taste wine and ask all of your burning questions with a real sommelier live, right here on Substack! There may even be opportunities to chat with winemakers and other cool industry folk in the future.
Want a sneak peek? Check out the club’s Content Cellar!
Here’s what FREE + PAID SUBSCRIBERS will get:
Weekly essays: Get a taste of some practical education, recommendations, sommelier hot takes, easy quick pairings, “Wine of the Week” features, and other fun content from yours truly. Expect this in your inbox on Saturday mornings.
Wine Challenge Monthly Explainers: If you are following along with the 2026 Wine Challenge, your monthly explainers will remain in the free subscription tier for the rest of the year.
If this sounds like something you’re looking for, then welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s get you on that list. 👇🏼
