I love all things wine, but my favorite thing about it is the way it brings people together.

 

Hi, I’m Nia!

I’m a wine-loving psychologist turned Wine Expert and Wine Club Founder based in sunny Palm Springs, California. While completing my PhD in psychology research at NYU and working for several years consulting in the social welfare space, I’d fallen completely in love with wine, and could no longer deny my desire to know, love, and sip more of it. It was a whirlwind from there: I took my first introductory wine course at San Diego State University in 2018, and have since completed my WSET levels 2 and 3, started blogging about wine, became the wine columnist at San Diego Magazine, and traveled far and wide visiting vineyards and trying some of the world’s most delicious wines throughout Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, South Africa, Morocco, Croatia, Israel, Mexico, and across the U.S.

During that time I learned the value of small production wine and how difficult small production wines are to identify and access. In late 2021, I took the plunge, left my 9 to 5, and began working on Few & Far, my wine club and shop, full-time so that I could bring delicious small-batch wines directly to wine lovers’ doorsteps all across the country. It’s been the best decision I’ve ever made! 

My goal is to source the most delicious small production, hard-to-find wines and teach you how to choose bottles you absolutely love, whether you’re overwhelmed at the wine shop or ordering a glass of wine with dinner at your favorite restaurant. We also connect you directly to small producers at our live tastings, and introduce you to a wine-loving community to give you a one-of-a-kind, like you’re at the winery experience!

Publications

3 San Diego Wineries to Try (And What to Order!)Our wine expert shares her recommendations for where and what to sip close by.Read More

3 San Diego Wineries to Try (And What to Order!)

Our wine expert shares her recommendations for where and what to sip close by.

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Check in: Racial Inclusivity in the Wine Industry, Part 2The organizations improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry.Read More

Check in: Racial Inclusivity in the Wine Industry, Part 2

The organizations improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wine industry.

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Our Top Recommendations for Canned Wines

Your favorite summer wine might just be in a can this year.

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Divine Dessert and Wine Pairings For Valentine’s Day

Expert advice on how to sweeten the special day—plus local wines to buy.

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A Wine Expert's Guide to Natural Wines

Everything you need to know about going au naturel... with your wine choice.

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Expert Advice: Holiday Wine Trends

A few rules of thumb on how to buy the best wine for your holiday party or dinner.

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Miss Traveling? Pretend You’re on Vacation With These International Wines

Our wine expert selected her top picks for traveling via wine glass (it's a thing.)

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Taste the Best Bubbly From Around the Globe

Our wine writer’s top picks to pop some international bubbly.

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How a Former Escondido Avocado Grove Blossomed Into a Black- and Female-Owned Winery

Denise Clarke is the woman behind one of San Diego’s best kept wine secrets, Altipiano Vineyard and Winery.

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Racial Inclusivity in the Wine Industry

Wine symbolizes luxury and wealth, and with that comes exclusivity.

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