14-year NBA veteran Channing Frye has been building the Chosen Family Wines team for three years. His team-first mentality is making him quickly successful in Oregon and in the wine industry. Now he’s adding exciting new wines and even more exciting new teammates. By Sedale McCall “If you want to go fast, go alone. …
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Although solo travel is rising, the initial thought of traveling alone can be anxiety-inducing. It doesn’t have to be, especially with this checklist. By Candace Keeton The daylight hours are longer, temperatures are rising, and open-toe season is upon us. With all this comes the undeniable desire to travel—the need to break free from …
Black importers are very few in this country. But more in the community should think about the profession. By Sedale McCall “Check the back of the label” is a pro tip many in the industry give for finding good wines you like. The label will often show a description of the wine, its alcohol …
These two sisters of The Pour Up bring great wine and great conversation By Sedale McCall Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, and discovering new and exciting blends is essential along your wine journey. That’s where Uncorked Wine Reviews comes in – we provide you with our top 5 fundamental approaches to making informed …
These two Hispanic winemakers joined forces to make sparkling wine rooted in friendship. By Sedale McCall Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, and discovering new and exciting blends is essential along your wine journey. That’s where Uncorked Wine Reviews comes in – we provide you with our top 5 fundamental approaches to making informed …
A Woman-Owned and operated wine brand applying science to Sonoma County Wines. By Sedale McCall Along your wine journey, staying up-to-date on the latest trends and discovering new and exciting blends is essential. That’s where Uncorked Wine Reviews comes in – we provide you with our top 5 fundamental approaches to making informed decisions …
Few consider the deaf wine community for media, jobs, and opportunities. These two are hoping to change that. By Sedale McCall There has been a lot of conversation about diversity and representation in wine over the past three years. Significantly, much of that conversation has focused on race and emphasized the experience of black …
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Are you leaving money on the table by not providing a seat for others? Vinexpo explores new diversity initiatives and how they can impact your business. By Erin Ortiz On May 25, 2020, the world was quiet enough to hear the screams of racial injustice through the tragic death of George Floyd. Protesters took …
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Your Least Favorite Wine Isn’t Flawed; it’s Just Misunderstood By Erin Ortiz Is the varietal you love to hate inferior or just misunderstood? Let’s see if we can unpack what’s in the wine glass and turn this grape story from bitter to sweet. Chardonnay Few grapes have taken as much criticism as Chardonnay, and …
SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED WINEMAKERS IN THE COUNTRY ARE TEACHING US HOW TO GIVE AND RECEIVE LOVE AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT By Erin Ortiz Few things unite the world, like wine. It transcends language, geography, and cultural differences and replaces them with joy, community, and love. Professional chefs and grandmas nationwide say …
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Oregon wine leader Tiquette Bramlett isn’t just making history for herself, she’s making history for the diverse world of wine drinkers. By Sedale McCall In 2021, just five years after moving to Oregon and starting her wine journey, Tiquette Bramlett became the first black woman to run a winery in a major US region. …
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Wine has a bad habit of being elite and exclusive. The Michigan Wine Collaborative is looking to change that. By Sedale McCall You may know that the Michigan wine industry is a big part of the American wine scene. It’s the fourth largest grape-growing state, and produces more than 3 million gallons of wine …
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