First Generation American Kickstarts Monterey Winery

Miguel Lepe, winemaker and owner of Lepe Cellars, was born and raised in Salinas, first generation of Mexican immigrants who came here seeking opportunity for their family. The engaging and earnest 28-year-old is the first of his family to attend college and the first to […]

Your 2015 Napa Valley Harvest Questions Answered

What impact will the California drought have on the 2015 Napa Valley harvest? What about the Lake County fire? Are there any reports of smoke taint affecting Napa Valley wines? When can I get my hands on a 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet? All your Napa […]

Brooks: A Willamette Valley Wine Tribute

Brooks: A Willamette Valley Wine Tribute By: Karla Erovick This year’s harvest at Brooks winery in the Willamette Valley is a reminder of their phoenix like ability to rise from the ashes of great loss to grow and thrive. Today the winery is a robust […]