Stories with Accolades
The stories inspired by, and for, the fantastic wine professionals I've encountered on this journey are filled with heart and soul, respect for the truth, and a commitment to letting other voices take center stage.
This award-winning story (it finished first in the 2022 Wine Communicators of Australia Best Published Feature Article category) explores the challenges faced by wine professionals with disabilities. Through passionate interviews with an accomplished sommelier, wine educator, and winemaker, it sheds light on their efforts to overcome barriers related to their disabilities in the workplace.
Accessing all Areas
This story received a mention at the Wine Communicators of Australia Awards night in 2023. I wrote this entry during my pregnancy, which inspired me to explore how expectant wine professionals are balancing motherhood with their careers in the wine industry.
Expecting and Expectations
This story has been nominated as a finalist in the 2024 Wine Communicators of Australia Best Published Feature Article category. It offers an informative yet engaging exploration of Brettanomyces in wine, examining the differing acceptance levels among wine professionals from the Old and New worlds.