Natural Winemaker Marreya Bailey is returning to traditional ways of winemaking in hopes of providing a wellness element to the industry. by Candace Keeton Winemaker Marreya Bailey knows a thing or two about bootstrapping. She took a leap of faith in 2020, and quit her corporate job in Ohio to head to Sonoma County …
BY: Johanna Cyran Thanks to four days full of wine and community-centric programming for Collective Napa Valley, a philanthropic program for social services in Napa, oenophiles and vintners came together last weekend to celebrate fellowship, to support local youth mental health initiatives, and to taste an abundance of California wines. “The intention of Collective Napa …
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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 the open-toe season is upon us. With all this comes the undeniable desire to travel—the need to break free …
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 wine professionals give for finding good wines you like. The label will often show a description of the wine, its alcohol content, …
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 Over the past few years, the topics of diversity and representation have dominated wine conversation. And rightfully so. Significantly, much of that conversation has focused on race, and has emphasized the experience of …
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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 variety you love to hate inferior or just misunderstood? Let’s unpack what’s in the wine glass and turn this grape story from bitter to sweet. Don’t hate the grape. Chardonnay Chardonnay has a bad rap. People claim to hate the …
SOME OF THE MOST TALENTED WINEMAKERS IN THE COUNTRY ARE TEACHING US HOW TO GIVE AND RECEIVE LOVE BY MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT By Erin Ortiz Few things unite the world like wine. It transcends language, geography, and cultural differences. And when it can make a positive impact on society, it’s just perfect. The …
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