Author: William Davis
Website: http://www.terroirradio.com
William Davis started his career in restaurants, managing high-profile accounts in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and in Denver, Colorado. He realized that wine and spirits was his passion, and when he sat for his Introductory Exam and Course with the Court of Master Sommeliers over a decade ago, his 'wine bug' was set in stone. In 2004, he decided that a full-time career with Charmer-Sunbelt in Colorado was necessary to pursue a greater understanding of the grape, and received the Certified Specialist of Wine, the Certified Specialist of Spirits, and the highest certification from the Society of Wine Educators, the Certified Wine Educator title (CWE). Restaurants were still 'in his blood', and the dedication that sommeliers give to their craft is a vital part of bringing wine to the consumer. So, he passed the Certified and Advanced Sommelier exams in 2007 and 2008 (on his first try, achieved by less than 3% of candidates), and is working to achieve the MS certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers. The academic approach to wine and spirits also interests him, and he is passed the Advanced Certification with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust in 2010, and is studying for the WSET Diploma. If that isn't enough, he is a member of the Guild of Sommeliers, and was the 2 time Regional Champion (2012 and 2013) Central and Great Lakes Regional Winner of TopSOMM, a competition to find the best wine professional talent in the United States. As a co-host of WineGuyRadio and TV from 2008 to 2012 decided to focus on the consumer in late 2012 by introducing Terroir Radio, to teach, educate, mentor industry folk including retail buyers and sommeliers, and share the love of wine to all. Currently, he is the State Manager for Colorado and New Mexico for Wilson Daniels, one of the leading importer and marketer of wines in the United States. Sitting with winemakers, and traveling the wine world is essential to continued growth...and, well, having a glass of vino with the most interesting people on earth doesn't hurt!
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November 22, 2014 |
in Cover, Issue 12, Wine & Spirits |
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Ladies and Gentlemen, The days after the elections. The dust has yet to settle. Those of us who live in swing states get a breath of fresh air after the bombardment of political ads, phone calls, and voter-based pamphlets in the mail. “I need a glass of wine.” I voted, cast my ballot, exercised my […]
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September 11, 2014 |
in Cover, Issue 10, Wine & Spirits |
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The rain is coming. Sunday morning and early afternoon, taking my last jaunt through the French Quarter of New Orleans. I am here to enjoy and take in the Tales of the Cocktail, the annual spirit’s event held here since its inception in 2002. As a member of the Wilson Daniels team, we are now […]
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July 8, 2014 |
in Editor's Picks, Issue 8, Wine & Spirits |
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Ladies and Gents, Every four years, a beautiful thing happens—the World Cup. I refer to the greatest sport on Earth—that which causes wars to erupt, marriages to begin (and fail), brothers to pit against brothers, or even mothers to denounce their firstborn—all for the love of sport. Only football (or soccer, to us Yanks) creates unbridled […]
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May 5, 2014 |
in Cover, Issue 6, Wine & Spirits |
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Recently, I’ve been a touch bored with the conclusion of first season of True Detective, and no NFL save the Manziel Comedy Hour. With Arsenal now out of the Barclays Premiership Race (we can still make it into the Champions League) and the Colorado Rapids off to a good start, there is […]
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March 5, 2014 |
in Wine & Spirits |
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What is gin? A liquor that starts off as a neutral spirit, and created by adding juniper and a number of herbs and botanicals either by steeping them in the spirit or by putting the botanicals in a chamber that allows the distillate to pass through, taking on the aromas and flavors of the secret concoction.