The full, short-form interview (available ONLY on YouTube) from Somm Con San Diego features Sommelier and educator Tiffany Tobey.
In this exclusive interview, Tiffany shares:
The Wine Revelation: How only three days in Italy changed her life’s path, pivoting her from working service to pursuing a career as a sommelier. She discusses the core romanticism and passion that drives her work.
Northern Italian Focus: Her deep appreciation for Alpine Wines and the unique characteristics (like high acidity) imparted by the Swiss and Dolomite mountain influences. Tiffany is an educational ambassador for Alto Adige.
Signature Sommelier: The recent launch of her own line of wines from Languedoc, France, as the first woman and first person in the US to partner with Signature Sommelier.
The Future of Wine: Advice for new and veteran wine professionals, emphasizing the need to be open to change and make the intimidating world of wine more approachable for younger generations.
Somm Con Value: How conferences like Somm Con provide necessary deep-dive education and critical networking opportunities often unavailable elsewhere.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome & Somm Con Value
01:38 – Launching the Tiffany Tobey Wine Brand (Signature Sommelier)
02:57 – Captaining Rooms & Gleaning Education
04:50 – The 3-Day Italian Revelation (Pivoting from Hospitality)
06:00 – Becoming the Alto Adige Educational Ambassador
07:05 – Describing Alpine Wines (Acidity, Climate Influence)
08:27 – Shout-outs: Allendorf (Biodynamics) and Abbazia di Novacella (Monastery)
09:56 – Floor to Feed Panel & Social Media Impact
11:43 – Advice for New Wine Trade Professionals
Follow Tiffany Tobey: @tiffanytobey The Reluctant Somm: @thereluctantsomm