A Cava Toast to the Last Issue of 2023
We're toasting with the Spanish sparkling wine cava and looking back at some of the inspiring Women in Wine from this year.
Meet Maggie Tillman: Co-Owner of Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery
"Creating a tangible product that comes from the earth, and doing that alongside my dad, has been a dream I never knew I had."
Community, Temperature Shifts, and Innovation in Paso Robles
Dive into the history, terroir, and innovative community that makes Paso Robles special, then meet Maggie Tillman, co-owner of Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery!
Meet Ann Noble: Chemist & Creator of The Aroma Wheel
Meet the chemist who created the framework and terminology used to describe wine by all consumers, students, and professionals today.
Your Sweet Tooth, a Chemist, and a Horror Film
It's time to bring the wine into spooky season! Get the general guidelines for pairing wines with sweets, meet the chemist who standardized wine terminology, and get a horror movie recommendation for Halloween.
Hidden, Limited Production Wineries to Explore in Napa
Relive my Napa Valley trip with me and save these spots for your next wine country trip!
Why "America's Grape" Is Actually Croatian
Learn about the many names of zinfandel, meet the former co-owner of Joseph Phelps Vineyards, and hear about a terrible date with the "Vino Swindler."
Meet Lalou Bize-Leroy: The "Queen of Burgundy" and Founder of Domaine Leroy
Known as the "Queen of Burgundy," Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy created some of the most sought after wineries in the world and ushered in an era of biodynamic farming.
Monks, Revolution, and A Quick History of Burgundy
Learn how the Catholic Church and the French Revolution played a pivotal role in creating the coveted wines of Burgundy, then meet the "Queen of Burgundy" herself.
Meet Sheree Thornsberry: Cofounder and Owner of Innumero Wines
"People often romanticize being in the wine business and admittedly, we had some of that going on. You learn very quickly that this is a hard business."
Exploring Washington's Desert-Like Wine Regions
Get ready to sip on some amazing rieslings and Bordeaux blends as we explore Columbia Valley! Then, meet Innumero Wines cofounder and owner, Sheree Thornsberry.
Meet Lola Llamas: Co-Founder of Llamas Family Wines and Las del Vino
"The wine business isn't just a business, it's our lifestyle; we live and breathe it every day. It's what connects us to other people."
Explore Mexico's Unique Blends and Wine Regions
Learn about the unique blends, faux nebbiolos, and high elevation of Mexico's wine regions and meet Napa Valley's Lola Llamas, co-founder of Llamas Family Wines and Las del Vino.
Meet Mandy Martinez: Western Region Sales Manager at Whitehall Lane Winery
"I have fallen in love with Whitehall Lane and telling the story of one brand and family. Reaching the consumer on that level, where I feel more personally connected, has been exactly what I was seeking for my career."
Skiing, White Truffles, and Gavi di Gavi
We're drinking northern Italy's premier white wine, Gavi, then chatting with Mandy Martinez, a sales manager at Whitehall Lane Winery.
Hurricanes, Fires, and Wine
Learn how the hurricanes, fires, and droughts resulting from climate change are changing how, where, and what wine is being made.
The Sexy, Sensual World of Pinot Noir
Learn about the sensual world of red, white, pink, and bubbly pinot noir, then chat with founder and CEO of California's Teneral Cellars, Jill Osur.
Meet Marisa Meckstroth: Hospitality Director at Wren Hop Vineyards
"Being a part of that process makes you realize that this liquid we drink for our leisure has intention and hard work behind it. I had my hands on the grapes in your glass, I put work into that bottle of wine."
What Do Wine, Beauty, and Fashion Have in Common?
We talk about the lack of women in the wine industry (only 14% of California wineries have a woman head winemaker!), then chat with hospitality director Marisa Meckstroth from Wren Hop Vineyards.
Meet Hannah Weinberger: California's First Female Winemaker
Meet the wine pioneer whose winemaking story began with the vengeful murder of her husband.