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.
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!
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Albariño, Seafood, and a Murder
Dive into albariño's origins in Portugal and Spain's Rías Baixas then learn about Hannah Weinberger, California's first female winemaker.
Dive into Sensual Viognier with the Chardonnay Lovers
Dive into the world of white Rhône wines with the full-bodied viognier, then meet Christina Lopez, the assistant winemaker at white wine focused Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards in Lodi, California.
Following the Wine Grapes from Farm to Bottle
Dive into the process of growing grapes and the lifecycle of the vines before they end up in your glass, then meet Heather Griffin, partner at Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery.
Napa Valley: The Hot and Cold, Highs and Lows
Explore the history of Napa Valley including the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976 that put Napa on the map, get the low down on the 16 sub-AVAs, then meet the head sommelier and assistant GM of a Michelin-starred restaurant!
Wine History 101: From Amphoras to AI
Learn how wine has been a part of human life for millennia, then learn about Balkan wines with certified wine educator, Heidi Mulholland
Rioja: Famous Architects, the French, and American Oak
Dive into the delicious history and wines of Rioja, also known as Spain's Bordeaux, then meet owner and winemaker Kira Ballotta of Olivia Brion Wines and Cantadora.
What cabernet franc & the Hemsworths have in common
Uncork the often overshadowed cabernet franc varietal, meet winemaker Alex Young, and grab a 20% discount from Panoramic Wines!
Let's rosé all day, from fruity to saignée!
Get all the details of rosé wines from fruity to floral to savory, then meet Ashlee Cuneo, sommelier and general manager of Miraflores Winery.