Derrick C. Westbrook

Derrick C. Westbrook Moving pop-up dinner parties and wine tastings for the folks from around the way, offering an evening of good food, yummy wine, and chill company.

06/22/2026

Last week, was fun. I did something small, intimate and intentional…

Here’s why…

05/19/2026

I’ve been wine tasting a lot. Honing the craft and enjoying being a sommelier.

Loving the now.

05/17/2026

From cellar floors at Michelin-starred restaurants to vineyards across the world every bottle has taught me that wine is less about “good vs bad” and more about story, place, and intention. 🍷

Breaking down wine the same way I always do: making it approachable without stripping away the depth. Because wine shouldn’t feel exclusive, it should feel like culture, conversation, memory, music, and community all poured into a glass.

My goal has always been simple:
Teach people how to understand wine, not just drink it.

Your favorite Sommelier. Storyteller.
— Derrick C. Westbrook

WineTasting FineWine BlackWineProfessionals WineLover Michelin WineExpert SamplesAndSamples WineCommunity DrinkBetter WineReels

Life has been a handful…
05/13/2026

Life has been a handful…

04/18/2026

Your friends be the wort ones…

04/13/2026

Forgot to tell the internet I did TV today….

Maybe I’ll post snippets of the segment later. I have some writing and living to catch up on…!

04/03/2026

Exploring the nuances of Oregon Pinot Noir with two distinct vineyard expressions. We're diving into the craft of winemaker Brianne Day, a steward of the land and a creator of exceptional wines. Experience the depth of her 'Deep Blue' offering.

04/02/2026

Your favorite sommelier, Derrick C. Westbrook, dives deep into the Brianne Day Deep Blue Pinot Noir. You Snow Wine...

03/27/2026

This month on WGN I talked through Brianne Day’s Deep Blue Pinot Noir 🍷
For me, Women’s History Month, I’m continuing to highlight women winemakers who are shaping the industry in real time—and Brianne is absolutely one of them.

And just to be clear… I don’t actually have wine with Brianne every time she comes into town 😂
But she is one of the first people who really put me onto what “custom crush” means—and that perspective changed how I look at winemaking to this day.

Address

Chicago, IL

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Derrick C. Westbrook posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category