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Forbes Article: Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Luxury Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
In a year marred by plague and wild fires, a classic bottle of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the ideal gift for any wine lover. Having survived an earthquake in 2014 and raging forest fires in...
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The Buyer Latest: Building Vineyard Diversity to Combat Climate Change
I am thrilled to share with you my first article in the prestigious UK publication – The Buyer. This topic is so important and this article was a true labor of love for me. Please take a moment to...
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Forbes Article: A Conflicted Land Produces Consistently High-Quality Wine
“Nestled between Northern California’s Santa Lucia Mountain Range and coastal Big Sur sits a conflicted land. The warm Pacific sun and maritime climate ushers abundance into the quiet farming...
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Forbes Article: Best of Both Worlds: Burgundy Producers Craft High-Quality...
Burgundy is the pinnacle for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. So why are world-class Burgundy producers drawn to Willamette Valley? This month the French #Winophiles group is diving into Burgundy...
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Off-Target Herbicide Drift Threatens Vineyards Across U.S.
In my first article for Wine Business Monthly I tackle a topic so important, it threatens the very existence of the US wine we enjoy. An example of off-target drift damage to a vineyard in Willamette...
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Wine Enthusiast Article: The ‘Monumental’ Role Soil Microbes Play In Wine
The feature I wrote for the Feb/March edition of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, “Down In the Dirt,” is now digitally available.What do soil microbes have to do with fine wine production? Everything! Soil...
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Wine Searcher Article: New Burgundy Level Adds to the Chaos
As Burgundy prices continue to rise, the Bureau Interprofessional des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) continues seeking ways to delineate terroir-driven quality wines at more affordable price points. In my...
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Forbes Article: Look To The Black Rooster For Quality Sangiovese In Chianti
Chianti conjures up many images, from Anthony Hopkin’s enigmatic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter to a fiasco, straw-wrapped bottle, atop a red and white checkered plastic table cloth in an Italian...
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Forbes Article: Piedmont Wine Region, Home Of Italian Royalty And More
Mountainous terrain, Mediterranean sun, and grand cru vineyards, its no wonder Piedmont is home to Italy’s finest wine. Yet, there is so much more to this exquisite wine region In my latest article...
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Forbes Article: Willamette Valley Wineries Take Action on Social Justice Issues
Lack of diversity and inclusion plague so many industries, including the wine industry. As Willamette Valley celebrates 50 years of successful wine making, the region is asking itself some difficult...
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Forbes Article: William Chris Vineyards Latest Wine Fights Food Insecurity...
You may not live in Texas, but have long been curious about the state’s wine. Today is the perfect opportunity to try a well-made, value priced, 100% Texas wine from one of the state’s top wineries,...
View ArticleLatest in Wine Enthusiast: New Hope In Chile
During this time wrought with division and marginalization, it is my humble honor to share a story of taking chances, hope, and trust in unlikely partnerships between Chile’s Indigenous Buchaheuico...
View ArticleForbes Latest: History In A Glass: The Intoxicating Quality Of Old Vine Wines
In my latest article for Forbes, I examine old vines. What they are, why so many industry professionals adore them, global efforts to save them, and why their value is not better communicated to wine...
View ArticleLoire Valley Producers Respond To Consumer Demand For Organic Wine
Last fall I spent a week in Loire Valley visiting producers from Muscadet Sèvre et Maine to Pouilly-Fumé. Repeatedly, winemakers shared they are in the process of becoming organically certified at the...
View ArticleSommeliers Share Insight On Transforming The Restaurant Industry From Racial...
Last fall, I sat down with four sommeliers as a group and individually to discuss challenges they have experienced in the restaurant industry and their desire to move it from diversity, equity, and...
View ArticleWhat If The Wine Industry Adopted A First Do No Harm Mentality?
As an agricultural product, wine is uniquely positioned to illuminate and educate on an array of significant issues facing us today. Therefore, I have launched a new series within my Forbes column...
View ArticleBourgogne Grapples With Fighting Frost Without Producing Emissions
Spring frost has been a reality for wine regions for years. However, more recently warmer winters are resulting in vines “waking up” earlier. Delicate new buds are easily destroyed by frost....
View ArticleThe Dirty Truth Soil Health Plays In Wine
Walking through Joseph Cattin’s Le Clos Madelon Alsatian vineyard, it’s hard to imagine it once being a World War I battleground. The fully covered ground is soft, sponge-like under foot. Chickens...
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Mosel Winegrowers’ Focus On Soil Health Improves Wine Quality
By incorporating viticultural practices that bolster a healthy soil biome—organic, biodynamic, and regenerative agriculture—thoughtful Mosel winegrowers are strengthening vine resilience while...
View ArticleHow Heritage Old Vines Renewed California Zinfandel
In the mid-90’s California Zinfandel began positioning itself for a post-white Zin resurgence. However, quality selections were lacking. By sourcing cuttings from the state’s oldest, most prestigious...
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