Author: Michelle Williams

• Bourgogne Grapples With Fighting Frost Without Producing Emissions

  

  In seeking to first do no harm: Why are carbon dioxide producing active methods so widely utilized for fighting frost in Bourgogne vineyards, and elsewhere?

  Michelle Williams

  May 26, 2022

  Bourgogne, Burgundy, climate change, Uncategorized, Wine, winegrowing, winetastiing

  Bourgogne, Burgundy, carbon emissions, climate change, conscientious consumer, Domaine Dujac, eco-friendly, frost prevention, sustainable winemaking, winemaking

• What If The Wine Industry Adopted A First Do No Harm Mentality?

  

  This new series explores wine through a “first do no harm” practice with a focus on those elevating environmental and sustainability awareness from soil to glass.

  Michelle Williams

  May 21, 2022

  Wine, Sustainability, organic, climate change, biodynamic

  Sustainable farming, climate change, wine consumers, conscious consumer, first do no harm, United Nations, wine industry, EarthDay.org, industrial agriculture, regenerative viticulture

• Sommeliers Share Insight On Transforming The Restaurant Industry From Racial Awareness To Antiracism

  

  Afroamerican man wearing hoodie holds black facial mask with inscription We Need A Change. GETTY

  Michelle Williams

  May 14, 2022

  antiracism, diversity, restaurant industry, Sommelier

  #antiracism, #be the change, #court of master sommelier, #diversity, #healing, #restaurant industry, #sommelier, #transformation, #wine

• Loire Valley Producers Respond To Consumer Demand For Organic Wine

  

  Are American wine drinkers specifically requesting certified organic wines? If so, what is behind this movement?

  Michelle Williams

  April 21, 2022

  Loire Valley, organic

  consumer trends, Earth Day, Earth Day 2022, Loire Valley Wine, organic, organic wine, sustainability, wine consumers, wine trends

• Forbes Latest: History In A Glass: The Intoxicating Quality Of Old Vine Wines

  

  Historical old vines are time machines, prophets, and cherished family heirlooms. They also produce some of the world’s most intoxicating wine.

  Michelle Williams

  April 13, 2022

  Aussie Wine, Australia, Australian Wine, Lodi, Lodi Winegrape Commission, old vine, South African Wine, Wine

  Barossa old vine charter, HDV vineyard, heritage old vines, Lodi Wine, old vine, old vine project, old vine wine, save the old, South African Wine, vieilles vignes, Wines of Australia, Wines of South Africa

• Latest in Wine Enthusiast: New Hope In Chile

  

  During this time wrought with division and marginalization, it is my humble honor to share a story of taking chances, hope, and trust in unlikely partnerships between Chile’s Indigenous Buchaheuico and Lickan Antay communities and it’s wine industry. Together these partnerships are addressing centuries of dehumanization and abstract poverty through wine production.

  Michelle Williams

  October 15, 2021

  Chile, Chilean Wine, Pinot Noir, Wine, wine tasting, wine travel, wine varietals, winegrowing

  Allyu Wine, Amerindian, be the change, Chile, Chilean government, Chilean Wine, Indigenous, making an impact, Mapuche, partnering for a better tomorrow, partnership, San Pedro Winery, travel, VSPT Wine Group, wine, wine review, winemaking

• Forbes Article: William Chris Vineyards Latest Wine Fights Food Insecurity For Millions Of Texans

  

  You may not live in Texas, but have long been curious about the state’s wine. Today is the perfect opportunity to try a well-made, value priced, 100% Texas wine from one of the state’s top wineries, AND provide aid to millions of food insecure Texans simultaneously.

  Michelle Williams

  June 3, 2021

  TXWine, Wine

  charitable wine, charity wine, Drink Texas, Feeding Texas, Fight Hunger, food insecurity, giving back, Texas wine, Victory Wine Group, William Chris Vineyards, wine collaboration

• Forbes Article: Willamette Valley Wineries Take Action on Social Justice Issues

  

  Lack of diversity and inclusion plague so many industries, including the wine industry. As Willamette Valley celebrates 50 years of successful wine making, the region is asking itself some difficult questions about diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion.

  Michelle Williams

  May 1, 2021

  Willamette Valley, wine, wine travel, winegrowing, winetastiing, Winetasting

  belonging, Business Diversity Pledge, Channing Frye, Chosen Family Wines, diversity, diversity and inclusion, equity, inclusion, Maurice Lucas Foundation, One Barrel Challenge, social justice, Willamette Valley, Willamette Valley Winery Association, wine region, wine tasting, wine tourism

• Forbes Article: Piedmont Wine Region, Home Of Italian Royalty And More

  

  Mountainous terrain, Mediterranean sun, and grand cru vineyards, its no wonder Piedmont is home to Italy’s finest wine. Yet, there is so much more to this exquisite wine region

  Michelle Williams

  April 15, 2021

  Italian wine, Italian wine regions, Italian wne, Italy, Piedmont, Uncategorized

  Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Burgundy, House of Savoy, Italian wine, King of Italian wine, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Piemonte, Piemonte wine, wine, wine history, wine travel

• Forbes Article: Look To The Black Rooster For Quality Sangiovese In Chianti

  

  Chianti conjures up many images, from Anthony Hopkin’s enigmatic portrayal of Hannibal Lecter to a fiasco, straw-wrapped bottle, atop a red and white checkered plastic table cloth in an Italian restaurant.

  Michelle Williams

  March 10, 2021

  Chianti, Italy

  Chianti, Chianti Classico, Forbes, Forbes Life, gallo negro, Italian wine, Italy, Radda, Tuscan Wine, Tuscany