Category: Travel

• Forbes Article: Grillo: Capturing The Sicilian Sun And Sea In The Glass

  

  Looking for a crisp summer wine that captures the Sicilian sun and sea? Meet Grillo.

  Michelle Williams

  August 24, 2020

  Italy, Sicily, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

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• Forbes Article: Portugal’s Alentejo Region Utilizes Sustainability in Crafting Premium Wine

  

  When you purchase a bottle of wine do you consider wine’s environmental impact?

  Michelle Williams

  August 21, 2020

  Alentejo, Portugal, Portuguese wine, Sustainability, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

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• WineSearcher Article: Democracy In A Glass: The Return of Moldovan Wine

  

  When was the last time you bought a bottle of Moldovan wine? Do you know Moldova produces wine? Or where its located? According to Senator Rand Paul, ” “When considering a glass from abroad, you might try a Moldovan vintage.” He is not wrong.

  Michelle Williams

  July 21, 2020

  Travel, Wine, Winetasting

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• Discovering Wines of Moldova #WinePW

  

  As the plane descended into the Chișinău airport, capital of Moldova, I knew an experience like no other awaited me. Upon disembarking, I was greeted with a warm welcome and a bottle of wine. In that moment, Moldova promised to be a fun adventure.

  Michelle Williams

  July 11, 2020

  #WinePW, Food, Travel, Wine, Wine Pairing Weekend, wine review, wine tasting, wine travel, Winetasting

• Forbes Article: The Women Who Breathe Life Into The Petaluma Gap AVA

  

  When a group of determined women get together with an idea, not even the United States government can stand in their way! In my latest for Forbes, I share the story of the women of Petaluma Gap, and the labor involved in, what Ana Keller, owner of Keller Estates calls, “birthing an AVA.” Read more […]

  Michelle Williams

  July 8, 2020

  California, Pinot Noir, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

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• Forbes Article: Yarra Valley Wine Growers Embrace Phylloxera Infestation As An Opportunity To Prepare For Climate Change

  

  What is a wine region to do when faced with two devastating threats? This question is top of mind in Australia’s Yarra Valley, where they are dealing with a phylloxera infestation and climate change. When I asked Mac Forbes, winemaker/owner Mac Forbes Wines, he replied, “Can I flip a coin?” Surprisingly, the overall attitude in […]

  Michelle Williams

  June 19, 2020

  Aussie Wine, Australia, Australian Wine, Pinot Noir, Travel, Wine, wine travel, Winetasting

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• Forbes Article: The Women Behind Some Of Napa And Sonoma’s Best Wines

  

  In the male dominated wine industry, it’s necessary to shine a spotlight on women in the business. While female winemakers and women owned wineries attract rightful attention, the axiom “wine is made in the vineyard” illuminates an ignored sector in this growing awareness. Although the number of female vineyard workers has increased in Napa Valley […]

  Michelle Williams

  May 23, 2020

  California, Napa Valley, Pinot Noir, Sonoma, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

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• Forbes Article: Willamette Valley Riesling And Gamay Noir Are Worthy Of Attention

  

  Willamette Valley is well-known for producing exceptional cool-climate Pinot Noir, and growing in recognition for outstanding Chardonnay, but there is more to this world-class region than these two grapes. A deeper look reveals two additional grapes cultivated here that are worthy of your attention. Learn more in my latest article for Forbes digital.

  Michelle Williams

  March 5, 2020

  Gamay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Travel, Willamette Valley, Wine, wine tasting, wine travel, Winetasting

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• Forbes Article: Antiquity Meets Modernity In Alentejo, Resulting In Outstanding Wine

  

  How familiar are you with Portuguese wine? Located just over an hour outside Lisbon is Altentejo, “the bread basket of Portugal.” This region is home to two historical towns, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, incredible food, and fabulous wine.

  Michelle Williams

  February 21, 2020

  Alentejo, Food, Portugal, Portuguese wine, Travel, Wine, Winetasting

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• Invitation To Join #WinePW Celebrate #TexasFineWine

  

  When was the last time you had wine from Texas? Each year this emerging region is growing and improving in wine production. If its been a few years since you have tried wine from Texas, now is the time to try again, October is Texas Wine Month!

  Michelle Williams

  October 25, 2019

  #TxWineMonth, #WinePW, Food, Texas, Texas Wine, Texas Wine Industry, Texas Wine Month, Travel, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

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