At Charlie Palmer Steak Napa, two sous chefs — who call themselves Team Espiritu — have found a way to combine their love of their work and of each other. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Media and Writing
Recent Posts
Patagonia and Pinot
I am excited to share my first story for the Wine section of the Napa Valley Register, “Patagonia is emerging as a notable producer of pinot noir.”*CLICK HERE TO READ*
Foodtopia in the Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville, North Carolina
Recently I returned to my hometown of Asheville, North Carolina for a visit. While there, I took a restaurant tour and wrote about it for the January 7, 2020 Food section of the Napa Valley Register. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Le Paris Cafe opens in Napa
I am delighted to share with you my second food feature for the Napa Valley Register, which was published Tuesday, December 31, 2019. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Wines for the 2019 Holidays and Beyond
As the weather and seasons change, as well as during the holidays, consumers often seize the opportunity to enjoy what wine experts sometimes feature as holiday or seasonal wines. However, I am of the belief that wines do not have to be seasonal in nature. I enjoy food-friendly, versatile wines that are appropriate for all […]
The new Siam Thai House in Napa
I am delighted to share with you my inaugural food feature for the Napa Valley Register, which was published Tuesday, December 3, 2019. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Reimagining Wine Packaging: Why the Wine Industry Needs to Think Outside the Box… and Bottle
I am honored to be one of the contributing writers to this article below, one of a series of articles resulting from the Born Digital Wine Awards with Vinventions #BDWASummit which took place on May 30th to June 1st, 2019 in Liège, Belgium. The event’s purpose was to unite winners and judges from the annual […]
Leoni Farms: Winemaker Jon by Joe Campbell
Leoni Farms: Winemaker Jon by Joe Campbell (no relation to Jon) On many a weekend in the lovely small town of Sutter Creek, California, on Main Street, visitors will walk by the tasting room of Leoni Farms and hear the hearty laugh of Jon Campbell holding court. Conversations will range from television episode recaps of […]
Beth’s Smart Sip: 2017 Artezin Zinfandel, Mendocino County
I dined with friends at The Q Restaurant and Bar in Napa, Califonia, recently. Although I have lived in Napa for over five and a half years, I had never been to the Q. Being a Southern belle, of course I went for one of the signature dishes, the brisket. While my companions and I […]
The Delightful Story of Joe Juniper and Vermilion Valley Vineyards
To be a wine farmer is to be a smile farmer. ~ Joe Juniper The last weekend of March 2019, my chosen brothers, Gary and Ben, and I hosted one of our Seattle wine tastings, this time with a fantastic lineup of six wines provided by winemaker, vintner, and co-owner, Joe Juniper, of Vermilion Valley […]
