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.
Meet Hannah Weinberger: California's First Female Winemaker
Meet the wine pioneer whose winemaking story began with the vengeful murder of her husband.
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.
Meet Christina Lopez: Winemaker at Acquiesce Winery & Vineyards
"There are thousands of different grape varieties out there to only be confined to only a handful. I’d say keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to explore outside your comfort zone. "
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.
Meet Kira Ballotta: Winemaker & Owner of Olivia Brion Wines and Cantadora
"We need to focus on educating the consumer about organic production methods so they can push their retailers, who push their distributors, who then push the wineries and vineyards to grow grapes without Round-Up or harsh pesticide chemicals."
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.
Meet Alex Young: Assistant Winemaker at Judd's Hill and Panoramic Wines
"I don’t think I ever would have connected how much wine truly comes from the vineyard until I saw grapes come in with part of the vineyard on them; including ants, dust, grape leaves, etc."
Meet Janie Willheim: Paso Robles Winemaker
"For the sake of the wine industry and humanity itself, it's time for all business owners to step up if they haven't already and do whatever they can to find sustainable solutions."
Rieslings, castles, and the steepest, icy slopes
Climb up the steep, icy vineyards and learn about the amazing rieslings that come from Germany's Mosel Valley, then meet Paso Robles winemaker, Janie Willheim.
Natural wine isn't just funky town
We're diving into the unplugged world of natural wine, then chatting with wine grower, winemaker, and wine writer Margot Mazur in Maine.
Meet Margot Mazur: Wine Grower, Wine Maker, and Wine Writer
"We need folks to look to the future of the vineyards instead of looking at, What can the vineyard give me this year?"
Meet Isabelle Simi: America's First Female Winemaker
"Luckily, making wine is thirsty work."
What is actually "terroir" and what's just marketing?
Dig into what is and isn't included when talking about terroir, then learn about trailblazer Isabelle Simi, America's first female winemaker.
Why pinot noirs love Sonoma's Russian River Valley
Learn about the Russian River Valley's Mediterranean climate and "fluffy" soil, then meet doctor-turned-winemaker Kerith Overstreet of Bruliam Wines.
Meet Kerith Overstreet: Former Doctor-Turned-Winemaker
"Making consistent, high quality, well scoring wine is easy. Selling wine is much harder."
Swirl, sip, and celebrate: The first Merobebe issue is here!
Get your science on with malolactic fermentation and meet Jill Osur, CEO and founder of Teneral Cellars
Meet Jill Osur: CEO & Founder of Teneral Cellars
"If 70% of wine is purchased by women, then we should have that kind of representation on the shelf."