Joyce Lin
Joyce Lin, born and raised in Taiwan, is a certified sommelier based in New York City. Her passion for wine has led her to pursue her career in the wine business by receiving her certification with the Court of Master Sommelier in 2015. Since then, Joyce has been working as a wine professional, writing about wine, hosting wine tasting events and consulting for food and wine pairing. Naturally, Joyce is also the ultimate gourmet. She enjoys cooking, eating out and traveling. There is nothing better than enjoying a glass of good wine with family and friends, as Joyce would say.
October 17, 2019
Glenelly, a South African Terroir with French Soul
"I believe wine in a bottle is capturing the geography and geology of a specific area at a period of time. We try our best to capture the expression of the terroir as much as possible." Luke O’Cuinneagain
March 22, 2019
Celler Vall Llach: Started As A Social Project, Now Producing Award Winning Priorat Wine
"After Mr. Llach started to live in Porrera, he decided to do something for the town and that’s how Vall Llach, the social project, was born. He and my father started this project only to help the people in town." Winemaker Albert Costa
December 20, 2018
French Born International Sommelier Association (ASI) brings the Best USA Sommelier Competition to the U.S. and Beyond
Andrés Rosberg and Doug Frost on the International Sommelier Association and national and regional sommelier competitions, including the prestigious Best Sommelier of the World contest.
November 16, 2018
Faouzi Issa of Domaine des Tourelles: Making the Adopted Grape Cinsault Shine in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
"In my opinion, Cinsault is an adopted grape in Lebanon. Since the French don’t like it anymore, we adopted it. We take good care of it. I would say, Cinsault now is more Lebanese than French." Faouzi Issa of Domaine des Tourelles
July 6, 2018
Garbinada Wind and Llicorella Soil Make Mas d’en Gil Stand out from The Crowd in Priorat
"When people think of Mas d’en Gil, they look at us as a reference, a specific style that people are looking for, and we would like to keep the flame. But in the meantime, we are not afraid to make changes." -Antón Lorenzo
March 16, 2018
Francesco Bordini: Rising Star Making Terroir-Driven Sangiovese in Modigliana
An interview with rising star winemaker Francesco Bordini of Villa Papiano in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
December 8, 2017
Crozes-Hermitage, A Truly Budget-Friendly and Delicious Wine from the Northern Rhône
Crozes-Hermitage, the largest wine appellation in the Northern Rhône, and the wines of Domaine Les Bruyeres.
July 19, 2017
Unexpected Pleasures: Ruchè from Piedmont, Italy
Ruchè, is that….. a grape or a wine region? A red or white wine? How is it pronounced? Feeling confused and intimidated? I’m with you but no worries. Today we will talk about Ruchè and we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about this unique varietal.
February 23, 2017
Cheverny, A Hidden Gem You Should Know About
Cheverny, a wine sub-region located in Touraine, Loire Valley, mainly produces dry whites, light reds and rose. It received AOC status in 1993 and has 24 communes in the Loir-et-Cher department spread over 532 hectares.
December 7, 2016
Saint-Joseph Producer Aurelien Chatagnier
Domaine Aurelien Chatagnier and a wonderful yet classic example of elegant Syrah from the Northern Rhône.
July 18, 2016
Meursault: The Stranger You Can Take Home
Located in the heart of Meursault, Chateau de Citeaux produces some of the most exceptional white wines in the region.
November 12, 2015
Vouvray, A Versatile Wine Worthy of Attention
With its unique terroir, optimal weather conditions and renowned Chenin Blanc grape, Vouvray is attracting the attention of wine afficionados everywhere.
September 7, 2015
Alsace, Where French and German Cultures Converge
Alsace, the small region in France noted for its stunning scenery and exceptional wine.
August 16, 2015
The Mâconnais: Good Value White Burgundy
The Mâconnais, home to good value Chardonnay based white wines.
July 16, 2015
The Versatile And Food-Friendly Chinon
Chinon, a light red wine that goes with virtually everything!
