On Wine and Wellness
Ashlea is a certified sommelier through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. In 2024, she was honored to receive a scholarship from the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation to advance her wine studies. As an aspiring sommelier, Ashlea enjoys designing intentional wine tastings that foster connection, meaningful conversation, and a deeper appreciation for how wine connects us all.
For Ashlea, wine is included in her wellness philosophy as it gives us an opportunity to slow down, savor the moment, and share company with others. Whether hosting a curated tasting or a wine retreat, she believes that mindful wine experiences are a simple yet profound way to nurture connection and embrace la dolce vita, the sweet life.
“I can recall one of my favorite memories: sipping wine during happy hour with my Grammy. The connection to her, the wine, my Italian roots; all were divinely intertwined. For me, wine is in my blood. My Italian ancestors made wine as a right of passage and created it to share with others.
Wine is communal, yet artistic. We all have different lived experiences and personalized aesthetics that we bring forward when we choose to drink wine. Each grape shares many characteristics, aromas, textures, and subtle nuances that invites us to recall a person, a place, a memory.
Everytime I sip, I think of my family, my love for Italy and how I can share that with my community. From my wine glass to yours, I invite you to sip and savor. cin-cin! (cheers)” -Ashlea
Work With Ashlea
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Explore mindful, palate-opening tastings designed to slow you down, connect you to the present moment, and celebrate wine as a ritual of wellness and connection.
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Savor nourishing, chef-driven dinners where thoughtful wine pairings cultivate balance, connection and a renewed sense of presence at the table.
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Find grounding and rejuvenation on immersive wine retreats that blend restorative landscapes, mindful sipping, and holistic wellness experiences.
