Who We Are
My name is Yolla Awad, I’m the owner of Perfect Pairing.
I have two College degrees in Computer Graphic technology and Business Information Systems. I speak, read and write in 3 languages. I have Level 2 in Wine & Spirits Education Trusts (WSET).
Perfect Pairing began as a simple idea I had while I was going to wine tasting and reading about wine. I’ve always been interested and eager to know more about wine. Four years ago, I began to expand my education on wine. In 2022, I took my love and passion to the next level when I enrolled into The Court of Master Sommelier America, where I currently study to become a Certified Sommelier. In the past, when I would drink wine, I would often pair them with cheese, the Perfect Pairing.
With Twenty years of experience in the restaurant business and a passion for pairing wine with cheese, I knew I was ready to build something of my own. As time went on, I became more passionate and my love for wine is what drew me to this field and brought me to open up my business in 2024. Thus, Perfect Pairing was born!
In efforts to make my dream a reality, I start studying to become a certified Cheese Monger from England.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and I am proud that I took the first one.
Suddenly, you just know it is time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.
Certifications:
WSET Level 1,2020
WSET Level 2, 2021
Court of Master Sommelier level 1, 2023
Discovering Italian Wine, 2022
Wine of Georgia,2023
Academy Du Rhone 2024
Master Sommelier -Madeline Triffon
Paul Hobbs
Bartholomew Broadbent
Winemaker Alison & Claudio of The De Minosalvo wines-Tuscanny
Ann Trimbach from Chateau Trimbach-Alsace
Matthew Kipper- Owner of The Smuggler's Son
Andrea Cragnotti owner of Corte alla Flora. Tuscany
Keith Ross from Borsao Bodegas wines. Spain 2024
Jeremy Fouquet from Charles Mignon Champagne. France 2024
Christine Mouton Bertoli
Neil Venge from Saddleback Cellars
Vincent Thebaud -Chateau Bouscasse-France
Victor Migeon- "Brotte-Chateau-Neuf-du Pape" - France 2024
Bryan Ulbrich. Owner/Winemaker of "Left Foot Charley"- Michigan 2024
Eric Miller. Owner/Winemaker of "Breaking bread winery" and " Kokomo winery". 2024
Master Sommelier- Madeline Triffon
With Wissam Touma from Chateau Heritage- Lebanon 2024
Eric Miller 2025

