Wine has always been more than a passion. It’s a lens through which I experience the world, and the foundation of a career I built from curiosity and commitment.

I’m Nicole Muscari, a certified wine expert holding the WSET Diploma (DipWSET) and French Wine Scholar (FWS). I created Grape Chic to document my journey as a wine student and storyteller long before stepping into formal roles in the industry. What started as a blog grew into a platform that blends education, travel, and content creation for wine lovers and global brands alike.

Over the years, I’ve worked in private client wine sales for a Château in Burgundy, curated wine lists for restaurants, and hosted luxury tastings for companies like Tiffany & Co. and Bogner. I’ve also partnered with iconic names including Taittinger, Lexus, Bordeaux Wines, and the European Union to create engaging, wine-driven content.

Today, I lead in-person and virtual tastings, instruct at the Sommelier Society of America, write SEO-optimized wine travel guides, and connect with an audience of over 48,000 on Instagram. My goal is to make wine feel exciting, approachable, and grounded in place—whether I’m sipping in Sancerre, pouring in New York City, or sharing a story online