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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?
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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
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Wine Enthusiast Article: The ‘Monumental’ Role Soil Microbes Play In Wine
The feature I wrote for the Feb/March edition of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, “Down In the Dirt,” is now digitally available.What do soil microbes have to do with fine wine production? Everything!
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Forbes Article: Best of Both Worlds: Burgundy Producers Craft High-Quality Wine in Willamette Valley
Burgundy is the pinnacle for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. So why are world-class Burgundy producers drawn to Willamette Valley?
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Forbes Article: A Conflicted Land Produces Consistently High-Quality Wine
“Nestled between Northern California’s Santa Lucia Mountain Range and coastal Big Sur sits a conflicted land. The warm Pacific sun and maritime climate ushers abundance into the quiet farming community. Yet, each afternoon merciless winds driven by the powerful ocean, disrupt the landscape’s serenity. This is the Santa Lucia Highlands.” This conflicted land produces high-quality […]
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The Buyer Latest: Building Vineyard Diversity to Combat Climate Change
I am thrilled to share with you my first article in the prestigious UK publication – The Buyer. This topic is so important and this article was a true labor of love for me. Please take a moment to read it and share your thoughts with me.
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One Bottle Each Episode
I began my week chatting about wine with my friend, Gabe Sasso, on his show, “One Bottle Each”. We each selected a wine and arranged to have a bottle sent to each other. We then opened, tasted, and discussed the wines on air. The concept is fun, relaxed, conversational, and educational. Check it out and […]
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Forbes Article: Innovation Leads The Way In The Dynamic Texas Wine Industry
“Wineries in Texas are experimenting and pushing the envelope to create some really wonderful, high-quality wines that you can’t get everywhere,” explains Nikhila Davis, co-proprietor and winemaker of Kalasi Cellars. Innovative ideas, experimentation, and adaptability continue propelling the dynamic Texas wine industry. Learn more about rapidly expanding and evolving region in my latest Forbes article
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Forbes Article: Three Glasses Signify The Best In Italian Wine
Forced off its US tour by the pandemic, Gambero Rosso, Italy’s top wine guide, pivots into the virtual world with delicious results. Learn how they managed this enormous shift, along with the 12 wines toured, in my Forbes latest.
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Wine-Searcher Article: Uco Valley: Winemaking on the Edge
Lovers of Argentine Malbec are familiar with Uco Valley because it is home to the best representation of this grape. What may not be as well known is the diversity of wines produced in this region. In my latest article for Wine-Searcher, I take you on a journey to this viticulture region that’s not for […]
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