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  • July 16, 2020

    Forbes Article: 36 Of The Best Pinot Noirs Willamette Valley Has To Offer

    Forbes Article: 36 Of The Best Pinot Noirs Willamette Valley Has To Offer

    My love of Pinot Noir is no more a secret than my love of Willamette Valley. Over the course of the last 12 months, I’ve had the pleasure of tasting A LOT of fabulous Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. In fact, WV is one of the only wine regions I visited earlier this year. After reviewing […]

  • July 11, 2020

    Discovering Wines of Moldova #WinePW

    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.

  • July 8, 2020

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

    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 […]

  • July 2, 2020

    Forbes Article: Light The Grill And Grab A Glass – Tempranillo Pairs Perfectly With Fourth Of July And National Grilling Month

    Forbes Article: Light The Grill And Grab A Glass – Tempranillo Pairs Perfectly With Fourth Of July And National Grilling Month

    Don’t abandon hearty red wines because the temperature is climbing. Tempranillo, a noble thick-skinned black grape, is the perfect wine to pair with national grilling month. Hailing from the Iberian Peninsula, today Tempranillo is cultivated around the world, making it the ideal red wine of summer.

  • June 19, 2020

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

    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 […]

  • May 23, 2020

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

    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 […]

  • May 6, 2020

    My 1st Contribution to Planet of the Grapes: Funky Bubbles Democratize Sparkling Wine

    My 1st Contribution to Planet of the Grapes: Funky Bubbles Democratize Sparkling Wine

    Pét-nat, piquette, col fondo, and hybrids, a sparkling wine category I refer to as “funky  bubbles,” are rising in popularity with winemakers and consumers in the US. In my first article for Planet of the Grapes, I sought to explore why these wines, some dating back to the Romans, are experiencing this sudden surge.

  • March 5, 2020

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

    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.

  • February 21, 2020

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

    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.

  • February 13, 2020

    Forbes Article: 8 Italian Red Wines That Elicit Amore

    Forbes Article: 8 Italian Red Wines That Elicit Amore

    By now you have likely encountered numerous listicles touting the best food, drink, or aphrodisiac to wow your mate for Valentine’s Day. I chose to keep it simple and go straight for the best-nothing elicits amore like Italian food paired with Italian wine!

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