As an Italian I have a passion for wine. I found the same passion in Liza, her knowledge and enthusiasm for sharing so much information and so many details about wine made her the center of the party!
Federico Brocero Ghersi, Realtor, Alain Pinel Realtors, San Francisco, California
Liza has a sharp take on the modern wine industry, offering insights and recommendations that stand out from the crowd. Her writing is informative and enjoyable to read, and hopefully opens you up to something new in the wine world,
Max DeNike, Managing Editor, The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California
What an elixir! I sort of know one is not supposed to enjoy one’s own publicity but I couldn’t help enjoying how well you write even if it was about my firm and myself.
David Rockwell, CEO; Rockwell Group (restaurant architects), New York City
Liza’s ‘How to be Wine Savvy in Business’ was a big hit with our alumni. Liza’s warmth and natural ability to pique her students’ curiosity ensured that everyone went home learning a lot. We tasted some great wines, answered all our burning wine questions and had tons of fun. Liza took care of all the details making sure the whole night ran smoothly,
Anna Kharbas, San Francisco Regional President, Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California
I was very impressed with the depth of knowledge and expertise you so eloquently shared with our attendees. You did a great job balancing a very knowledgeable group of wine enthusiasts. I would highly recommend your services to anyone.
Renee Feeney, Business Development Manager, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co., Arizona
Liza is a pleasure to work with. She creates interactive and fun wine experiences that are enjoyable for everyone. She really knows her wine and you can just tell how much she loves sharing her passion with all kinds of groups
Carissa Zenorini, Principal; Absolute Adventures, Inc. (event planner), San Jose, California
Liza’s years of writing about the wine business gives her ready access to experts across the industry. In her seminar at Sonoma State, her first-hand knowledge and experience was complemented by first-class panel of colleagues,
Ray Johnson, Director, Sonoma State University Wine Business Institute
I’ve worked with Liza for nearly a decade and have always been impressed by her passionate knowledge of wine and spirits. Over the years, she’s helped me craft brand and corporate messaging that truly resonates with trade and consumers. Working with an experienced journalist is an asset for any communications professional and I’ve found my relationship with Liza to be invaluableHolly Evans
Holly Evans, Director of Communications, PURPLE WINE + SPIRITS, Graton, California
Liza is unmatched for her enthusiasm and pursuit of knowledge, all while retaining charm and humor while bringing it to her audiences. I always enjoy her ability to challenge me.
Todd Smith, Wine Director and Manager, DOSA South Indian Restaurants, San Francisco, California
Liza is one of our most trusted writers. Her professionalism, expertise, and ability to meet tight deadlines make her a go-to choice when assigning stories on the wine and spirits business.
David Gadd, Vice President and Executive Editor, The Tasting Panel and The SOMM Journal, Encino, California
Liza’s creative, approachable style captivates her audience in an engaging, immersive experience. She is a unique wine educator in terms of her professionalism and ability to stay at the top of the game while demonstrating her vast knowledge of the wine, food and spirits. She is truly the quintessential Wine Chick who has the innate ability to evangelize any brand she promotes.
Beth Schnitzer, Co-Founder and President, Spritz, San Francisco
We had a great night! Liza’s events are a true delight. Her knowledge about wine is jaw dropping. She knows how to educate about wine in a playful way. The experience was excellent!
Hermine Baker, Owner, Atmani Wine Country Tours
Liza throws her extensive knowledge and passion and into her group wine tastings talks. She recently led a private Latin wine tasting for Northwestern and University of Chicago alumni in Miami that kept us all intrigued, as she paired the wines with cuisine to bring out the flavors the unique flavors. A fun, educational evening.
Maria Atanasov, NU Club of Southeast Florida, President
Liza is an invaluable source of accurate and timely information on pressing wine industry issues and, she is tenacious [as a legal reporter]
John Hinman, founding partner of Hinman & Carmichael, LLP, a San Francisco-based law firm specializing in drinks law
Liza is the rare host whose presence feels like opening a perfect vintage. She blended generosity, expertise, and sparkle to turn our event into something we will savor long after the glasses were cleared.
Alessandra Baldeschi, of Blancdenoir, an Italy-based company specialized in using European Union funds for educational purposes
Liza is incredibly passionate about wine and loves to discover new wines and countries. I have so much respect for her as an education and am impressed with what she has done for the wine industry in the last decades.
Elena Spadoni, Miami-based wine broker