500 Years of Wine, Innovation, and Family: The Story of Domaine Joseph Mellot
In 1514, Pierre-Etienne Mellot established a family winery in Sancerre, Loire Valley, launching what would become a remarkable 500-year wine-making legacy. Choosing the Sancerre region was strategic, positioning the Mellot family at the heart of one of France’s most celebrated wine regions. Meeting with Catherine I had a chance […]
A Story of Passion, Purpose and Potential at Ballentine Winery
Recently, I had the chance to sit down with Bruce Devlin, the winemaker for Ballentine Vineyards for the past 25 years. The story of Ballentine Winery is one of passion, purpose, and potential. Founded in 1905 and rooted in Napa Valley, Ballentine Vineyards is a multigenerational, family-owned winery more than 100 years old. […]