Family is Purpose of Puppione Family Wines
June 19, 2022
The most important driver of Puppione Family Wines may surprise you. It’s about Chris
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LXV Winery is an Experience for the 65 Senses
May 29, 2022
The phrase ‘variety is the spice of life’ was first seen in 1785, in William Cowper’s
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Birthday Wishes to the Man Who Set the Standard
February 6, 2022
This past weekend we celebrated the man who set the bar high for what it means
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Six Years of Transformation at Troon Vineyards
January 8, 2022
Close to six years ago, I wrote about Craig Camp, a well-known visionary, wine professional
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Connection Through Community
October 30, 2021
Connection is the word I would use to describe my most recent trip to wine
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Domaine Carneros: Blazing a Trail
June 30, 2021
For 30 years, Eileen Crane was at the helm as the founding winemaker and CEO of
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SIMI Winery: Tragedy to Triumph
June 12, 2021
SIMI Winery started with the hard work and persistence of two immigrant brothers. But it
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Cornerstone Cellars’ Winemaker Kari Auringer: Blending Passion and Kindness
March 21, 2021
Kari Auringer didn’t set out to use her creativity and craftsmanship to make wine
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Longevity Wines – A Lasting Love Story
March 7, 2021
Growing up, Founder and Winemaker Phil Long of Longevity Wines didn’t have much exposure
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Tasting History with the Women of Bacigalupi Vineyards
November 1, 2020
The Women of Bacigalupi Vineyards, Photo Credit: Bacigalupi Vineyards Bacigalupi Vineyards is one of the best
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My name is Melanie Ofenloch and I have a philosophy–no wine snobs allowed. I don’t consider myself a wine expert – just an everyday person with a love for the grape.
