I have been working with Virginia Philip for many years during which time I have come to know what this true “Master” of the wine world is really all about.  There are few if any high level wine professionals who do not know her, or at least know of her outstanding reputation.  When I started collecting I had the ability to distinguish red wine from white wine and the knowledge of what I liked.  Bringing those two attributes (ok, one attribute) to Virginia and asking for her help was the best move I could have made.  Virginia has a supremely deep understanding of all things wine (and for that matter food and spirits) and equally important to me, she has the uncanny ability to relate this information to both experts and beginners alike.