Wine Industry Network Advisor Article: Turning The Tables On Michelle Williams
I prefer to be in the interviewer, rather than the interviewee. However, recently Winery Publicist, Carl Giavanti, turned the tables on me as part of a Q&A series profiling wine writers. If you...
View ArticleForbes Article: Festival Napa Valley Provides Year-Round Arts Education To...
Summer has officially started! How about a fun wine festival? Did you know Festival Napa Valley is listed as one of the top wine festivals in the USA? This 12 day event, July 10-21, not only celebrates...
View ArticleForbes Article: Taking A Bite Out Of The Food Tourism Industry With Eating...
Food tourism in on the rise—39 million American leisure travelers reportedly chose a destination based on its culinary offerings. Back in 2011, prior to the food revolution, Eating Europe founder,...
View ArticleForbes Article: Fantastic Fourth Of July Wines From Emerging United States...
Did you know wine is produced in all 50 states? Well, just in time for your Fourth of July celebration, fantastic wine recommendations from five US emerging wine regions you should be drinking now....
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Forbes Article: Prague Should Be Your Next Foodie Vacation Destination
Forty years of communist control took its toll on Prague’s food scene. However, focused efforts are paying off—Prague is now one of the hottest foodie cities in Europe. Read my latest Forbes article to...
View ArticleForbes Article: Top 10 Reasons Attending Festival Napa Valley Should Be On...
Napa’s premier summer festival, Festival Napa Valley, kicked off last week. If you weren’t able to attend opening weekend don’t worry. there is still time to join the fun. Whether you live in the area...
View ArticleForbes Article: Best Way To Spend Twenty-Four Hours In Champagne
Calling all Champagne fans! Did you know this world-class wine region is located only eighty-eight miles outside of Paris? In my latest Forbes article, I’ve built you the perfect itinerary for a 24...
View ArticleForbes Article: How To Spend Three Days Wining And Dining In South Australia
Just a short plane trip from both Sydney and Melbourne, Adelaide offers the ideal launching pad for a few fun days in South Australia. Diversity of food choices and top-notch wine regions result in an...
View ArticleForbes Article: Now Is The Best Time To Wine And Dine In Fredericksburg
I am often asked my best Fredericksburg recommendations. In my latest Forbes article, I’ve shared my favorite places to drink, eat, & sleep in this historic hill country town. There is no better...
View ArticleForbes Article: Is The Future Of Wine In The Can?
How do you feel about popping the top on an ice-cold can of wine? A year ago I would have said, “no way.” But it is my job to keep an open mind, so I set out to learn more. What I discovered may...
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Invitation To Join #WinePW Celebrate #TexasFineWine
When was the last time you had wine from Texas? Each year this emerging region is growing and improving in wine production. If its been a few years since you have tried wine from Texas, now is the time...
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Invitation to Join French #Winophiles Exploration of Rasteau
Long known for its Vin Doux Naturel wines in red and white, Rasteau, in southern Rhône Valley, was awarded Cru status for its dry red wines in 2010. The diverse soil gives the wines complexity and...
View ArticleForbes Article: Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Best Napa Valley Cabernets For...
Wine brings joy to holiday gift giving. This list of killer Napa cabs is sure to please everyone in you list. Check out my latest Forbes article and let me know what you think. Happy Holidays! Holiday...
View ArticleForbes Article: Holiday Gift Guide 2019: The Top Texas Wines For All Wine Lovers
Three-hundred and fifty years after the first vineyards were planted, Texas wine is finally having a moment. Due to a string of successful vintages, word is spreading—it’s time to pay attention to the...
View ArticleForbes Article: Every Celebration Begins With Champagne
Champagne has long been synonymous with celebrations. Whether hosting a quiet dinner or large party, we’ve got your Champagne needs covered. Check out my latest for Forbes for a fabulous list of...
View ArticleForbes Article: There Is More Than One Way To Sparkle: Celebrate With Bubbles...
While Champagne remains the benchmark for sparkling wine, today high-quality bubbles are produced around the world. This year, why not try something new? Add dazzle to your celebration with unexpected...
View ArticleForbes Article: 8 Italian Red Wines That Elicit Amore
By now you have likely encountered numerous listicles touting the best food, drink, or aphrodisiac to wow your mate for Valentine’s Day. I chose to keep it simple and go straight for the best-nothing...
View ArticleForbes Article: Antiquity Meets Modernity In Alentejo, Resulting In...
How familiar are you with Portuguese wine? Located just over an hour outside Lisbon is Altentejo, “the bread basket of Portugal.” This region is home to two historical towns, both UNESCO World Heritage...
View ArticleForbes Article: Willamette Valley Riesling And Gamay Noir Are Worthy Of...
Willamette Valley is well-known for producing exceptional cool-climate Pinot Noir, and growing in recognition for outstanding Chardonnay, but there is more to this world-class region than these two...
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My 1st Contribution to Planet of the Grapes: Funky Bubbles Democratize...
Pét-nat, piquette, col fondo, and hybrids, a sparkling wine category I refer to as “funky bubbles,” are rising in popularity with winemakers and consumers in the US. In my first article for Planet of...
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