Is a wine’s year (and more importantly, the climactic events that happened that year) worth worrying about? Not to be obtuse, but it’s only important where it’s important.

Author Archives: Katie Finn
Katie Finn drinks wine for a living. As a certified sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and as a Certified Specialist of Wine, she has dedicated her career to wine education and sharing her passion with others. After seven years in Napa, during which she worked with notable estates and winemakers, she returned to the desert with her husband and two children. In addition to hosting wine dinners around town, and providing wine education to restaurants and hotels, Katie is the wine manager at the Desert Wine Shop on 111 in Palm Desert. Recognized as one of Palm Springs Life Magazine’s 40 Under 40, she continually strives to connect with the community—and loves sharing her latest wine discoveries!