Agent Crush

VP of Growth

“The agent who can sniff out a rare bottle from miles away.”

By day, I’m the Agent Crush, VP of Growth at Wine Spies, optimizing the customer experience from “Hmm, that looks good” to full-blown wine fanatic. I’m newish to the wine world, having started in 2023, but I bring 20+ years of marketing and e-commerce experience to the table because selling great wine online is both an art and a science.

My claim to fame? I can sing with my mouth closed, a talent that’s both impressive and slightly unsettling. When I’m not at Wine Spies HQ or belting out muffled tunes, I’m usually adventuring in nature, navigating the multiverse of youth sports, or working to preserve the historic charm of buildings in Petaluma.

Whether it’s a bold Napa Cab after a long day or hunting down the perfect glass of Chablis, my quest for great wine is never-ending.

Top Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon
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Nebbiolo
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Siegerrebe
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Top Regions

Napa Valley
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Piedmont
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Washington
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Recent Picks

LOOK WHAT WE UNCOVERED MORE OF, OPS! What may be the only “Catastrophe” worth the festivities… Such Adversity!

Adversity Cellars 2020 'Catastrophe' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Bottle
Grab a steak, some friends and share this rich extracted cab with some folks you like. It's fantastic. — Agent Crush

Random Ridge is a true insiders-only, old school from Mt Veeder. Small production and BIG wine at more than 65% off!

Random Ridge 2021 Mount Veeder Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Bottle
Amazing value Cab and you won't find anyting less expensive for Veeder fruit. — Agent Crush

Simply magical. 80% OFF original release price from a boutique vineyard’s reserve bottling. With 95/94 points??

Seiler Estate 2019 St. Helena Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Bottle
My best QPR wine of 2025 — Agent Crush

The real magic here is Celia Welch who’s behind the 100-point Scarecrows. Classic Staglin, and Cornerstone…

Keever Vineyards 2019 'Inspirado' Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Blend 750ml Wine Bottle
My favorite cab of the month from all of our tastings. — Agent Crush

Who’s on your modern-day Wine Olympics dream team? The equivalent of Tatum & Curry? What about Fayard & Barbour?

Brandon Gregory 2019 'Illation' Brookshire Vineyard Cabernet Blend 750ml Wine Bottle
One of the worst labels with some of the most amazing juice. Don't bring this over to a friend's house, grab some, enjoy the huge discount and drink it yourself. — Agent Crush

So popular that the mainstream press can’t seem to catch up with reviewing these anymore before they sell out.

Wilson 2021 'Treborce' Dry Creek Valley Reserve Zinfandel 750ml Wine Bottle
My all time favorite Zin. — Agent Crush
Elio Altare
2022 Langhe Nebbiolo

Antonio Galloni’s Vinous calls it “a fabulous entry-level wine from Altare” since his Barolos go for $200-300.

Elio Altare 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo 750ml Wine Bottle
I'm not a huge old world fan (still learning) but this was simply amazing. I wish I bought more — Agent Crush

Gewürztraminer’s offspring Siegerrebe is indiscernibly made of the same stuff, a delightful and singular white!

Öömrang 2020 Puget Sound Estate Siegerrebe 750ml Wine Bottle
I gave this to so many people they all now know what the Siegerrebe grape is. — Agent Crush

Royal City is the Holy Grail in Charles Smith’s K lineup.

Charles Smith 2018 K Vintners 'Royal City' Syrah 750ml Wine Bottle
Royal City always delivers and this is no exception. My favorite Syrah I've had. — Agent Crush

A stupendous, 45%-OFF opportunity!

Quixote 2017 Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml Wine Bottle
It's in my single glass Coravin rotation and I'm hanging on to what I have left. — Agent Crush

A rare find and already a Spy favorite! Discover this unique food friendly white.

Öömrang 2022 Puget Sound Estate Siegerrebe 750ml Wine Bottle
I must have gone through a couple cases of this drinking with friends, giving for gifts etc. Super unique with a very floral nose. — Agent Crush

The 96-point Wine Enthusiast review appropriately capped off by a two word description: “sexy stuff”.

Three Sticks 2022 Monarch Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 750ml Wine Bottle
One of my favorite Pinot's in the last 6 months and a blend of all their single vineyard grapes. — Agent Crush