Water Sommelier and Sensory Advisor
As a Certified Water Sommelier and national judge, the work centers on disciplined sensory assessment applied to real-world water systems, product development, and quality strategy.
Water is often described as neutral. In practice, it expresses mineral structure, treatment influence, and source identity. Each evaluation separates inherent character from deviation using consistent, repeatable language.
The role of a modern Water Sommelier extends beyond tasting. It integrates sensory perception with chemistry, process design, and operational decision-making.
Media appearances and judging engagements highlight this intersection of structure, evaluation, and technical depth.
The Water Flavor Wheel is a structured descriptive tool developed to distinguish inherent character from deviation.
It provides neutral, repeatable vocabulary for evaluating mineral expression, texture, balance, and off-notes across municipal, natural, and purified waters.
Used in blind evaluation and advisory work, the framework supports:
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Consistent internal calibration
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Clear communication across technical and executive teams
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Direct linkage between sensory findings and treatment decisions
The wheel reflects an ongoing effort to standardize how water is described, evaluated, and refined.
Water Flavor Framework
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