Darling Wines: It’s All About Balance
July 26, 2020
Tom and Ashley Darling, Courtesy of Darling Wines Tom and Ashley Darling, co-owners of Sonoma’s Darling Wines, have a
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Smith-Madrone: Humble Beginnings, Unforgettable Wines
July 5, 2020
Stu Smith, the Enologist and Managing Partner for Smith-Madrone Winery, didn’t set out to own premium real
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Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni: Power Couple in Wine
May 2, 2020
Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni, Courtesy of Alma de Cattleya Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Jeff Pisoni, the
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March 8, 2020
Anna Maria, Dick and Luisa Ponzi and me At the Wine Writers’ Educational Tours,
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Sonoma: A Day of Diversity at Arista, Passalacqua, Skipstone and Scherrer Wineries: But the Heart of Sonoma Remains Aligned
August 9, 2019
Our wine trip continued in Sonoma where we spent time at four places– Arista, Passalacqua, Skipstone and Scherrer Wineries.
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A Day in Napa Valley: Three Very Diverse Wine Experiences Showcasing the Region
August 3, 2019
The Dallas Gang in Napa My birthday trip journey continued with a day in Napa Valley visiting three iconic vineyards that
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My First Taste of Maryland Wine: A Glimpse Into Old Westminster Winery
July 6, 2019
Maryland. It’s a state with more than 80 wineries and a mission of showcasing what the state can do.
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Palmaz Winery: The Intersection of Technology and Craft Winemaking
June 22, 2019
For Julio and Amalia Palmaz, of Palmaz Vineyards, the love affair with wine started after years of regular visits
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A Deeper Dive into Santa Barbara: Jackson Family Winemakers’ Perspective
April 28, 2019
Santa Barbara Panelists of Winemakers The winemakers in the room had a combined 100 years of experience. All with
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A Conversation with John Concannon: 135 Years of Pioneering California Cabernet Sauvignon
July 15, 2018
Me hanging with John Concannon Last month, I had a chance to sit down with a member of the fourth
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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.
