A Certified Sommelier, Tim has a diverse background in the wine industry. Starting as a busser in 2008, he steadily advanced, culminating in the management of a thriving wine bar in Kent, WA. He has also gained valuable experience in wine distribution, winemaking, and judging competitions. Currently, Tim contributes his expertise to the Echolands Winery tasting room in Walla Walla.

Q&A

DRINK OF CHOICE

Smoked Old-Fashioned

MUSIC OF CHOICE

Milli Vanilli and Livin Colour as well as jazz-funk.

HOW WOULD YOU BEST DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A WINE TASTER?

Overly eager. Whatever I’m discerning, it’s usually off the finish.

ON A SCALE OF 1-10 HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TO CLIMB THE HILL NEXT TO THE TASTING ROOM?

10 out of 10

IF YOU WERE AN ECHOLANDS WINE, WHICH ONE WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Blue Mountain Vineyard Cab Franc: Craveable and sexy.

WHAT IS YOUR SKI/SNOWBOARDING PROWESS?

I'm a professional ski lodge dweller, drinker and photo capturer.