Born and raised in the Philippines, Paula moved to the US in 2008.
CIA Grad, Eleven Madison Park and Fearrington House Restaurant Alum, CMS Advanced Somm, WSET Advanced Level.
Featured in the Washington Post, Punch, Imbibe Magazine, The Local Palate, The Tasting Table, Wine Enthusiast, Wines and Spirits, Wine Spectator, Eater, Wine Magazine, Tatler Asia.
Champagne slinger. Riesling lover. THC bev enthusiast. Mom to Taco and Donut, the two best Havanese in the world.
Owner, Rocks + Acid Wine Shop https://www.rocksandacid.com
A Master Sommelier by age 30, Vincent shepherds the largest collection of Napa Valley wines in the world at PRESS Restaurant in the Napa Valley. His achievements include Michelin Sommelier of the Year, USA TopSomm Champion, and 3rd place in the world at the Chaine des Rotisseurs Competition.
