Katie Finn, CS CSW

Katie Finn drinks wine for a living. As a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and Certified Specialist of Wine, she has dedicated her career to wine education and sharing her passion with others.

After 8 years in Napa, working with notable estates and winemakers, she returned to the desert with her husband and two children. In addition to writing a wine column for CV Independent, providing wine education to restaurants and hotel staff, and hosting private wine tastings,

Katie is also the owner of Desert Wine Shop on 111 in La Quinta. Recognized as one of Palm Springs Life Magazine’s 40 Under 40, she continually strives to connect with her community and loves sharing her latest wine discoveries!