September 14, 2022
With a winemaking tradition dating back to the 17th century and a diversity of terroir rivaling any of its northern hemisphere counterparts, it should come as no surprise that South Africa is producing some of the most compelling wines in... UNFILTERED Archives: USA
Grüner in Penn: Galen & Sarah Troxell on Galen Glen
August 31, 2022
Skurnik Wines welcomes our first Pennsylvania winery, Galen Glen, to the American Portfolio! Galen and Sarah established Galen Glen in 1995 when they purchased the Troxell Farm from Galen’s father. At that time Galen was a mechanical engineer and 6th... The Ballad of Ballard Canyon – Peter Stolpman on Stolpman Vineyards
June 15, 2022
Stolpman Vineyards’ story is reminiscent of the early pioneers of American winegrowing; they started with a dream of cultivating the land with their family and producing world class wine. Since then, their family has grown to include a full-time staff... An Interview with Carlo Mondavi: Sustaining 100 years of Mondavi Family Winemaking
April 27, 2022
At RAEN, brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi, continue the pursuit of not only their dreams of making Pinot Noir, but also the one-hundred-year legacy of family love and dedication to the grape. Carlo pushes toward a truly ‘sustainable’ legacy of... A Toast to the Coast – Brian Talley on the new San Luis Obispo Coast AVA
April 13, 2022
As a third-generation farmer of the San Luis Obispo Coast and a leader of the local wine industry, Brian Talley was the perfect person to help create California’s newest and most coastal AVA. San Luis Obispo County sits on the... A Grassroots, All-American Label with Trusted, Sustainable Vineyards – Josh Phelps on Grounded Wine Co.
February 17, 2022
Above: Josh Phelps of Grounded Wine Co. Working with trusted farmers and childhood friends, Grounded Wine Co. reflects Napa native Josh Phelps’ deep understanding of wine, one that can only be achieved from growing up around the vines. Josh’s roots... Introducing J. Moss: A Hands-On, Family-Run Napa Winery That’s Onto Something Special
September 9, 2021
Above: Janet, James, & Westley Moss. This small, hands-on family winery is the result of 50+ years of combined experience in the wine industry between James and Janet Moss. James’ dream has always been to produce quality Napa Valley wines,... Welcome to the Sparkling Wine Revolution— An Interview with Dan Person of CARBONISTE
May 19, 2021
Above: Jacqueline & Dan Person of CARBONISTE. Reimagine California sparkling wines with the lineup of individual, regional expressions from CARBONISTE. Husband and wife duo Dan and Jacqueline Person are producing some of the most innovative expressions of California sparkling wines... Breaking Down Barriers in Wine, Spirits, & Sake – International Women’s Day 2021
March 4, 2021
Above is Angela Osborne of A Tribute to Grace and Land of Saints. Next Monday, March 8th is International Women’s Day 2021 – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women! The day also marks... JAX – The Quintessential Small, Family Winery of the Napa Valley
March 3, 2021
Above: Dan Parrott, Kimberly Jackson, & Trent Jackson. Hand-harvested, family-owned, & earth-friendly Napa Valley wines. The team at JAX is innovative, agile, and perhaps best of all, is producing some of the most competitive expressions of Napa and Sonoma out...