Meet your Wine Curator
Lynn specializes in creating unique tasting experiences that will impress you and your guests.
Lynn is a wine curator known for her eccentric and adventurous personality. She enjoys meeting new people and providing them with unique wine experiences.
With a focus on education, Lynn frequently travels nationally and internationally to expand her knowledge of the wine industry. She offers various services, including cellar curation and wine etiquette, and specializes in creating personalized experiences for her clients.
In addition, Lynn is a Wine Négociant, a Certified Hospitality Beverage Specialist, completed various wine courses, including Somm Essentials and has been awarded the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
As an Epicurean Committee Member, and Ambassador of the Tampa Club, Fort Mose 1738 Bourbon Whiskey, Boisset Collection, Keel Wines and the Black Girls Wine Society, Lynn regularly hosts wine tastings and events for members, clients and friends alike.
It’s All About Wine Education & Experience
Achieved WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.The Wine Curator
Virtual wine tastings for corporate clients are offered by Lynn through Sommsation.
Lynn is also the President of the Tampa Bay chapter of Black Girls Wine Society, curating events and tastings for members.
Recipient of Emerging Leaders Scholarship for SommCon 2022
Wine Ambassador
Lynn is a Ambassador of The Tampa Club - Epicurean Club, serving as the communications coordinator for wine tastings.
Sommer Camp Sommelier for TexSom Conference 2023
Founder of Vin Collective
Lynn holds a certification in Hospitality Beverage Specialist from the Society of Wine Educators, and has completed Somm Essentials through San Francisco Wine School. 
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The etiquette of serving and tasting Champagne wines certification with merit.
Wine Professional