Markus Wine Co. Unveiled: Five Wines That Manifest a Vision

Great wine tells a story, but visionary wine creates a conversation. Markus Wine Co. is sparking plenty of those with its approach to winemaking—one that values minimal intervention, creativity, experimentation, and a deep respect for terroir. Recently, I had the privilege of tasting five of their wines, each one offering a unique perspective on the…

Wine of the Day: 2014 Fields Family Wines Zinfandel Stampede Vineyard

When historic old vine fruit is put into a very talented winemaker’s hands,trust and believe, a very memorable, complex and structured wine will ensue! Disclosure: This wine was provided to me as a media sample. I received no compensation for this post, and all opinions presented are my own. Fruit for this wine sourced from…

A Taste of Lodi’s Historic Vineyards

As you may know if you follow this blog,  I’ve been contributing toVisit Lodi! Conference & Visitors Bureau blog.  Visit Lodi is the official travel website for Lodi, California. Writing for Visit Lodi feels personal for me.  Lodi is a wine region I’ve come to know and love.  It feels like I’ve had a front…