Rocks and Acid Wine Shop owner and advanced sommelier Paula de Pano spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 28. She discussed her journey to becoming an advanced sommelier and opening Rocks and Acid. She also discussed some upcoming events at the Southern Village wine shop, talked about what the shopping experience is like there, and more.

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