There is so much good happening in Lake County that it is worth revealing seven gems from Lower Lake to Lakeport to Upper Lake. *CLICK HERE TO READ*
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2017 Biltmore Reserve Cabernet Franc
Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, whose French-style château home and surrounding landscaping were designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt and landscaper Frederick Law Olmsted, has been a leader in hospitality and sustainable, field-to-table practices since the estate’s inception in 1895. It continues to operate today as a family-owned, self-sustaining 8000-acre estate and National Historic Landmark. […]
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*
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 […]
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 […]
