Tracy Thomson

The little cheese, as she originally chose to be described, has definitely matured. Slowly it has dawned upon her the massive power she wields as guardian of the allocation list.

Early mornings at the winery, visitors may be surprised to hear the frenzied cry: “mine, all mine!” coming from the tasting room and she has learned the classic expression of superior regret (perfected from studying many sommeliers) as she says: “I’m so sorry you’re not on the Block list yet.”

In short, she’s learned fast.