Danielle worked in fine dining in downtown Portland, Oregon for over a decade recommending, talking about, learning about and serving wine. She has a love for community and building relationships and subsequently pursued a Community Development Bachelor’s Degree from Portland State University. She also has a degree in Winemaking from Chemeketa Community College and has passed two rigorous certification tests for wine and wine knowledge, the Intro Level exam through the Court of Master Sommeliers and the WSET Level 2 exam. Her love for science and chemistry and the communal, social nature of wine has driven her to pursue a winemaking career where she can create for herself and build relationships in the craft food and beverage industry that is so alive in Oregon.