About Us
What's in a Name?
Aspect - denotes a vineyard's orientation including the direction it faces and the angle at which it sits. A crucial factor in grape growing because it impacts the amount of sunshine, heat intensity, rain and wind the vines receive.
Bleu - the French word for the color blue. An hommage to the grand winemaking tradition of France. Also a nod to the French national soccer team, with the two stars above our logo representing their two world cup titles. Allez Les Bleus!
Travis Perez
A repentant attorney, I spent 16 years in the legal profession before making the decision to follow my passion for wine and make it a full-time pursuit. I hold the Level 4 Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and am a Certified Specialist of Wine through the Society of Wine Educators.
I have spent time serving in a wine bar and later managing the wine department for an independent specialty shop. I am currently a Sommelier/Wine Concierge at Pogo's Wine & Spirits - one of Texas' premier wine shops.
My biggest interests lie in wine service and education. I teach wine certification courses, judge wine competitions, contrive pairings for wine dinners and guide both formal and informal tasting and wine education events. I started this company as a means to foster a love of wine in others - through knowledge and camaraderie. Please reach out and let's talk wine!
Research
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