Sarah Richin, Tasting Room Manager How long have you worked here?: December 2018 - present ​ Where are you from: Originally from Pennsylvania, but I’ve called Virginia my home for the ​ past 6 years until my husband and I decided to relocate to the PNW! We have lived in Portland for the past 2 years, but have finally made the move over the bridge to Vancouver. First love of wine: My love of wine came way after my first wine. I used to swear by the sweet ​ stuff (yup, Moscato and White Zin I’m looking at you). When I moved back to Charlottesville, I was working at a very stressful job and spent my free time exploring the wineries in the Monticello AVA. I decided to make it my life goal to visit all of the wineries in Virginia (I’ve only been to about 50 of the 230+). I fell in love with Bordeaux blends immediately and have been smitten ever since. Since then I moved across the country for the wine industry, started a blog and instagram account (@sipswithsare) and have been studying for my WSET. I currently have my WSET Level 2, next stop: level 3! Favorite current wine at Burnt bridge: The 2016 Malbec is my current favorite. I’ve also fallen ​ in love with the vintage 2013 Couve Cuvee and of course, the Cabernet Francs. Favorite wine of all time from Burnt Bridge: I still need to try more vintage wines, but I ​ LOVED the 2010 Merlot and of course, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon. Favorite wine varietal: As I mentioned before I love Bordeauxs, especially Cabernet ​ Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, but recently I’ve been getting into Carménère. ​ ​ Favorite part of working at BB: The community above all else! This isn’t your normal tasting ​ room, this is a place where people can come in and make new friends immediately, while, of course, enjoying a delicious glass of wine. Favorite event we put on: I love Happy Hour Thursdays at Burnt Bridge, and Thursday’s in ​ general! So many regulars come in on Thursday and we catch up on our weeks. Favorite Food: Nachos, charcuterie plates (any and all kinds!!) french fries and sushi! I love ​ living near Portland where I get to live out my foodie dreams. Fun fact/something we don't know about you: When I lived in Charlottesville, my friend and I ​ started our own business! We made dessert hummus (yes! From chickpeas) and it was called ChickPeace. .