Allison Sheardy

Allison Sheardy came to wine as a second career in 2016 and has truly found her calling. She has created a niche for herself working in unique wine regions around the United States (Texas Hill Country, historic Livermore, CA, & Minnesota), where she specializes in hospitality for boutique, family-owned wineries. Allison is equally passionate about wine education. As such, she has earned her WSET Diploma in Wines and completed the French Wine Scholar program. Allison is currently pursuing her Master of Wine and teaches WSET levels 1-3.

Wine & Food Tours
Allison SheardyMay 7, 2025
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The 5 Best Rome Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
Rome’s rich history and culinary brilliance stretch far beyond its ancient ruins and iconic landmarks (though those are definitely worth…
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Wine & Food Tours
Allison SheardyMay 1, 2025
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The 7 Best San Francisco Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
San Francisco, renowned for its iconic landmarks, beautiful bay, and culinary prowess, is also a gateway to some of the…
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Wine & Food Tours
Allison SheardyMay 1, 2025
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The 5 Best Madrid Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
Madrid is a city known for its lively culture, rich history, delicious food, and plenty of incredible architecture. However, you’d…
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Wine & Food Tours
Allison SheardyMay 1, 2025
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The 7 Best Napa Valley Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
Napa Valley is not only one of the most beautiful places in North America, but it’s also one of the best…
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Wine & Food Tours
Allison SheardyDecember 18, 2024
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The 7 Best Champagne Tours From Paris & Reims (Reviews For 2025)
One of the things France is undoubtedly known for is its wine – particularly its Champagne. If you’re in Paris…
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Wine & Food Tours
Allison SheardyOctober 31, 2024
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The 7 Best Douro Valley Wine Tours (Reviews For 2025)
Beautiful, sun-soaked hills flank the lazy Douro River, in northern Portugal, making for one of the most romantic, breathtaking scenes around. Aside…
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Wine Product Reviews
Allison SheardyOctober 27, 2024
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The 7 Best Large Wine Refrigerators (Reviews For 2025)
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a charming, centuries-old wine cellar, though for most of us city-dwellers,…
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Allison SheardyAugust 5, 2024
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Best Gifts For Wine Lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life? Giving wine itself can be tricky, with so…
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Wine Product Reviews
Allison SheardySeptember 1, 2024
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The 7 Best Countertop Wine Refrigerators (Reviews For 2025)
I have to admit that it took me far too long to look for a proper wine cooler – my…
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Blog
Allison SheardyAugust 4, 2024
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How to Remove Sulfites From Wine
Sulfite, also known as sulfur dioxide (SO2), is a natural preservative. In food and beverage products, including wine, SO2 acts…
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