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Forbes Article – Fall Is The Perfect Time to Visit Vail
Did you know fall is Vail’s best kept secret? If you like stunning leaf peeping, crisp temperatures, fun outdoor adventures, great food and wine, and no crowds, Vail is your perfect fall destination....
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Forbes Article – The Chilean Wine Revolution Expands
In March, I visited Chile for the first time. While there I was introduced to a quiet wine revolution seeking to promote ‘land over brand,’ by shifting the conversation to focus on site driven wines...
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Forbes Article – 5 French Wine Routes To Explore This Fall
Experiencing other cultures through travel is one of life’s greatest joys. In my latest article for Forbes digital I explore five French wine regions through their historic wine routes. Going beyond...
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Join The Bordeaux Gold Rush For Great Food And Wine Pairings
Bordeaux, home to some of the world’s most prized red wines, has a lighter side – gold. Long held as a dessert wine, today golden Bordeaux embraces its savory side. Imagine a meal of raw oysters,...
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Snooth Article: The Greatest White Wines In The World
I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful wine dinner featuring Domaine Leflaive, producer of some of the greatest white wines in the world. I share my experience, along with a brief dive...
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German Wines: Expect the Unexpected #WinePW
Our Wine Pairing Weekend group is closing out 2018 with a look at German wines. I am thrilled to use this opportunity to share with you some of the fabulous food and wine pairings I enjoyed in Pfalz...
View ArticleForbes Article – Must Have Wines For The Holidays
It’s the holiday season. Got wine? In my Forbes latest, I solve all your holiday wine needs – gifts ranging from your boss to a Secret Santa, hosting or attending a party, making a fancy dinner or...
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A French-Inspired Holiday Alsatian Style #Winophiles
A land forgotten by time, Alsace enchants of fairy tales and days gone by. My June visit exposed me to quaint villages filled with houses lined with window boxes and storks nesting atop buildings. A...
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Forbes Article: How To Pair Wine With Chocolate
Chocolate and wine are two of life’s greatest pleasures, but pairing them together can be daunting. Both offer layers of complex flavors, textures, and sweetness levels that can clash on the palate. In...
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Forbes Article – For Love Not Money: These Napa Valley Passion Projects Are...
Some stories are more personal than others. For me, this article is close to my heart. Last spring, while in Napa Valley attending the Wine Writer’s Educational Tour, I was introduced to four wines –...
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Forbes Article: Make Your Holiday Sparkle With Crémant
If there is ever a time of year to sparkle, it is now. The holidays beg for bubbles – wine lovers respond, with sales skyrocketing this time of year. Champagne is often the first choice, but it can be...
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Forbes Article: Berry Bros. & Rudd Introduces Luxury Wine Services to the...
Exciting news! England’s oldest wine merchant, Berry Bros. & Rudd, has hopped the pond to offer their Berry’s Broking Exchange & Cellar Services in the US. In a era of wine fraud, both services...
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Exploring Argentinian Wine with the Zuccardi Family #WinePW
As winter sets in across most of the United States, our Wine Pairing Weekend group is taking a virtual journey to the southern hemisphere for warmer weather as we explore the world of Argentinian...
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Forbes Article: Look To The Douro For High Quality Bordeaux Style Wine
The Symington Family is known for crafting some of the world’s finest Port, but did you know they also produce a premium Bordeaux-style red wine in partnership with Bordeaux’s Bruno Prats? “This is an...
View ArticleTop 20 Wine Blogs In The USA To Follow In 2018
This past year has been crazy in an awesome way, ushering many changes and adjustments. I just celebrated my two year anniversary contributing to Snooth (thank you LinkedIn for the reminder), saw a...
View ArticleHook & Barrel Magazine Article: Chowing Down With Trey Chapman
Recently, I had the fun opportunity to interview a fellow Texan and foodie, Trey Chapman, for Hook & Barrel Magazine. Although it is a print publication, they share some of the print articles...
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Forbes Article: Celebrating Heroic Viticulture with Donnafugata’s Ben Ryè
Pantelleria, a remote island off the coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, is home to “heroic viticulture – strong wind, little rainfall, absence of natural ground water, steep terraces, and...
View ArticleForbes Article: Obstacles Emerging Wine Regions Must Overcome
My latest Forbes article is one of the most fulfilling I have written. It looks at obstacles emerging wine regions must overcome through the experiences of nine wine makers in Texas, Arizona, and...
View ArticleForbes Article: Napa Valley Riesling: Then and Now
Did you know Riesling was once the second most planted grape in Napa Valley? Although times have changed, high quality dry Riesling can still be found in Napa Valley. “I planted Riesling in 1972,...
View ArticleForbes Article: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The 10 Best Napa Valley Cabernet...
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, got wine? In my latest for Forbes Life, I have compiled a list of killer Napa Cabs guaranteed to ignite an evening of passion with your Valentine. Check it out! If you love...
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