Leading with Transparency: Avivo’s Minimal Intervention Approach
Avivo Wines is a California-based producer focusing on sustainable, regenerative farming and transparent winemaking. Their team is committed to crafting wines that are expressive of their region, with minimal intervention in both the vineyard and winery. Avivo champions organic, biodynamic, and regenerative certifications, aiming to restore soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience […]
Finding a Balance with Quivira Wines
One of the key benefits of writing about wine is discovering family wineries that you wouldn’t find on your own. I was sent sample bottles from Quivira Vineyards, and I happily discovered a family of great wines – all under $30 – that delivered great quality for the price. […]
Santa Lucia Highlands Packs a Punch
Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Courtesy of Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans There exists a small, but dynamic, wine region within the Santa Lucia Mountains near Monterey County on California’s Central Coast. Located on Highway 101, between San Francisco and Paso Robles, the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, is only 18 miles long and 22,000 […]