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 […]
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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 […]
Dina Opici: 2019 Wine’s Most Inspiring People
I am honored to share my recent article for Wine Industry Network (WIN) Advisor, my contribution to their 2019 Wine’s Most Inspiring People series. Meet Dina Opici, fourth-generation President of Opici Family Distributing, and role model for women in the wine industry. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
Ten Questions for Sam Etheridge of Ambrozia Bar & Bistro in Asheville, North Carolina
Another restaurant stop on my recent visit to my hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, was Ambrozia Bar & Bistro in North Asheville, in the neighborhood where my mother grew up and where my uncle, aunt and cousins lived. I had not been to this part of the city in a long time, so imagine how […]
Ten questions for Sean Piper, Owner of Jargon Restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina
Earlier this month, I enjoyed an amazing opportunity to be hosted by four of Asheville, North Carolina’s off-the-beaten path, perhaps lesser known restaurants, in West, North, East, and South Asheville. As part of my Ten Questions for series, I interviewed the proprietors of each restaurant. Nothing excites me more than someone who turns their […]
Exclusive Interview with Crocodile Wine in Asheville, North Carolina
This young family just moved to the area from New York City, they just had a baby who is only a week old, and they just opened their dream wine shop on Friday, December 21, in downtown Asheville. G Social Media and I were so fortunate to stumble upon Crocodile Wine the day after the […]
Asheville Wine Tour: Yes, please!
Have you ever been on a wine tour in Asheville, North Carolina? When I was there last month, I visited three incredible wine and food venues in the area with creator, producer, and maker of video magic, Gary of G Social Media. The first stop was wine and dinner at Rezaz – Pan Mediterranean Cuisine. Next, we […]
