Wine maker

Think wine is just for the winemakers? Think again

Before the holidays, we spent a day at Round Pond Estate learning more about their Gravel Series wines. We've been huge fans of Round Pond for years, so we were excited to be invited to spend a day with co-owner Ryan MacDonnell, winemaker Muiris Griffin, and the rest of the Round Pond team. The

By telling a heartwarming (and entertaining) story of how her rosé got its name from her future husband’s grandmother, Rachel tapped into the trust and connection her audience was craving. She turned an email intended to sell into an entire experience for her audience; she invited them into her life and they responded by supporting her with their purchases.

Specializing in locating and importing spectacular French wines from small family owned wineries who are uncompromising in their production.

If you are not familiar with the Time-Life series of “Foods of the World,” then you must run to the library and check them all out. It is a fabulous series of cooking lessons from all …

Elias Fernandez, winemaker at Shafer Vineyards, photoshoot for Worth Magazine by Jason Tinacci - Jason Tinacci Photography

These six vineyards are the future legends of California wine makers

A few weeks ago I mentioned my sordid past, I mean, my previous career as a wine maker. To be honest I don’t really miss my days treading on grapes and playing with yeast and barrels. Sure it was fun and I did get to work with some very talented and entertaining characters, but the […]

Artisan winemaker recording samples in the cellar filled with oak wine barrels