Fieldnotes Wine
Where wine meets storytelling
Meet Dana.
Anthropologist. Wine Expert. Writer
From archaeological digs in Italy to living with remote communities in Albania as a Fulbright Scholar, my work has taken me around the world. I’ve spent my career studying different cultures and learning from the communities that welcomed me into their lives. Along the way, I discovered that wine offered a surprisingly rich way to explore many of the same questions that fascinated me as a researcher, and that wine itself is a window into the world.
What began as curiosity grew into a professional pursuit in wine and eventually into Fieldnotes Wine.
Taste Wine.
Explore Culture.
I created Fieldnotes Wine because too many wine tastings stop at what’s in the glass.
Wine is more than aromas and tasting notes. It reflects the people who make it, the places it comes from, and the human experiences that shape it.
Together, we’ll taste, learn, laugh, and uncover the hidden stories behind every glass. Fieldnotes Wine is designed for people who love wine, love learning, and are eager to explore the world one glass at a time.
Fieldnotes Wine Offerings
Private tastings & events
Curated wine experiences that bring together tasting, history, and place. Offered as classes, private events, and private sessions, these experiences explore wine through themes such as the ancient world, Italian regions, and systems of production.
Private wine trips
Guided wine, food, and archaeology tours around the world with me (PhD Archaeology) and/or an Italian wine expert. Each experience involves food and wine pairings and is customized to your preferences and needs.
Personal wine consultant
As your personal wine consultant, I can help you build and manage your home cellar, plan wine pairings for your upcoming parties, and create a memorable event at your home that includes a food and wine and wine pairing prepared by a former professional cook and sommelier.
Italian Wine Series: Ancient Worlds, Modern Wine
A guided series designed to help you feel at home with Italian wine—from volcanic landscapes to the classic regions you’ve heard of but might not fully understand.
Get to know Barolo, feel comfortable reaching for Chianti, and start to recognize the grapes and styles you actually enjoy—so you can walk into a wine shop, order with confidence, and even start planning that Italian trip you’ve been dreaming about.
Join the Fieldnotes Travel & Wine Circle
Receive occasional notes on wine, regional food, and archaeology (mostly in Italy and the Balkans) — along with early access to small-group journeys and private experiences.
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