Monica's love for wine has its roots in a passionate, independent wine shop where she worked for several years. Surrounded by carefully selected bottles and like-minded people, she discovered a world she never wanted to leave. Those years of tasting, learning and exploring laid the foundation for everything that followed, including earning her SDEN3 diploma.

Alongside her career in the justice sector, she enjoys sharing her wine, food and travel discoveries on Instagram. Her posts span many countries and regions, though France and French wines hold a special place in her heart. That said, hand her a bone-dry German Riesling and she will be just as happy.

Monica can be found on Instagram under her profile Monica Takes.