Category: Wine

• 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

  biodynamic, climate change, organic, Sustainability, Wine

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

• 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

• Wine Searcher Article: New Burgundy Level Adds to the Chaos

  

  As Burgundy prices continue to rise, the Bureau Interprofessional des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) continues seeking ways to delineate terroir-driven quality wines at more affordable price points.

  Michelle Williams

  March 4, 2021

  Burgundy, French Wine, Wine, wine-searcher

  Bourgogne, Bourgogne Cote d'Or, Burgundy, French Wine, wine, wine review, Wine Searcher, wine tasting

• Off-Target Herbicide Drift Threatens Vineyards Across U.S.

  

  In my first article for Wine Business Monthly I tackle a topic so important, it threatens the very existence of the US wine we enjoy.

  Michelle Williams

  January 28, 2021

  Wine, wine education, wine tasting

  2 4-D drift, Dicamba drift, EPA, grapegrowing, herbicide drift, herbicide drift vineyard damage, off-target drift, vineyard threats, viticulture, Wine Business Monthly, wine drinking, wine tasting, winegrowing, winemaking

• Forbes Article: Around The World With Texas White Wine

  

  “The diverse Texas terroir supports a dozen white grape varieties,” shares Cheramie ‘Cherms’ Law , co-founder of Salt and Pepper Wine, “meaning one can go on a wine trip around the world without ever leaving the state!”

  Michelle Williams

  October 5, 2020

  Texas, Texas Wine, Texas Wine Industry, Texas Wine Month, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  #TXWine, #TxWineMonth, Texas White Wine, Texas wine, Texas Wine Lover, Texas Wine Month, white wine, wine, wine drinking

• Forbes Article: What’s The Deal With Orange Wine?

  

  What’s the deal with orange wine? Why has a skin-fermented white wine been marred by misconceptions and controversy? Why even consider drinking a wine that’s “orange”? My latest Forbes article dives into this racy subject with straight-forward information and a few fabulous orange wines you must try!

  Michelle Williams

  September 26, 2020

  Food, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  #forbeslife, amber wine, controversy of orange wine, Forbes, orange wine, skin-contact wine, skin-fermented wine, west coast wine, white wine, wine, wine and food pairings, winemaking

• Forbes Article: Six Reasons To Fall In Love With Vermentino

  

  Vermentino is an easy grape to love. A flexible white grape – crisp enough for white wine drinkers, while red wine fans are drawn to its savory, food-friendly nature. Once discovered, you too will fall in love with Vermentino. Learn more in my latest for Forbes

  Michelle Williams

  September 17, 2020

  California, Italy, Wine, wine review, Winetasting

  Applegate Valley wine, best white wine, Fields Family Wine, food friendly, Lodi Wine, Mediterranean wine, Rolle, Sardegna, Sardinia, Texas wine, Troon Vineyards, Two Shepherds Wine, Vermentino, white wine, William Chris Vineyards, wine, wine review, wine tasting