Brooke Martin
Flavorful Butter & Wine Pairings
I’ll admit it, I am not a gourmet cook. Do I love gourmet food? Yes! Do I always have time for it? No. I’m more of a snacker, especially...
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Brooke Martin
Apr 18, 20239 min read
Livermore Valley | Best Kept Secret
I’ve had the opportunity to visit a lot of wine regions and when I think of “hidden gems” or “the best kept secrets” it comes down to...
Brooke Martin
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Women in Wine | Grab a glass and let's celebrate
Did you know Women’s History Month commenced as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California? Back in 1978, The Education Task Force of...
Brooke Martin
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Chill with a glass of Ice Wine
Just another dessert wine? Nope. Ice wine is special and deserves the hype it receives. A true ice wine is made from healthy grapes that...
Brooke Martin
Dec 23, 20229 min read
Exploring the Finger Lakes | Seneca Lake
It is a satisfying feeling when you check something off your bucket list, especially when it involves traveling. I had the opportunity to...
Brooke Martin
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Rosé, Rosé | An Endless Love Affair
It’s easy to be enamored by Rosé wine, especially this time of year. The color and name alone showers with romance, but there is much...
Brooke Martin
Jan 20, 20222 min read
Winter Wines to Cozy Up With
Not to say that I don’t drink red and white wines year around, but there is something nostalgic about red wines this time of year. Here...
Brooke Martin
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Vinovia Direct | More Than Just Quality Wine
It has always been important for me to work with brands that I truly enjoy, stand by and would recommend to my friends and family. So,...
Brooke Martin
Sep 27, 20212 min read
Let's Celebrate | WTSO's 15th Anniversary
Wines ‘Til Sold Out is turning 15 and they want to celebrate in a big way! The festivities begin on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 with a...
Brooke Martin
Jul 23, 20212 min read
Poolside Rosé | Perfect for Summer
Rosé has become one of summer’s go-to wines, it is especially popular poolside. With its light, crisp and refreshing flavors, it fits...
Brooke Martin
Jun 18, 20212 min read
A Picnic Affair/Wine & Cheese Pairings
Picnic season is officially among us. Just the thought of laying out a blanket on freshly cut grass, opening up the wicker picnic basket...
Brooke Martin
Jun 7, 20212 min read
Mouth-Watering White Wines To Jump Start Your Summer
As the temperatures rise, there is nothing more refreshing than a crisp, acidic white wine to cool down the senses. Here are five white...
Brooke Martin
Oct 17, 20204 min read
WTSO | Quality wines at flash sale prices
Not all online wine platforms are created equal. In today’s virtual world of wine, access to wine is endless. But is it quality wine?...
Brooke Martin
Apr 29, 20203 min read
Aromatic Wines To Go With Springtime
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. A time of change, when the trees and flowers awaken from their winter slumber with invigorating...
Brooke Martin
Feb 10, 20203 min read
Valentine’s Day | Wines for Lovers and the Haters
Whether you love Valentine’s Day or loathe the holiday, it’s a good excuse to pop open some wine. I personally love Valentine’s Day! My...
Brooke Martin
Dec 29, 20191 min read
Dress up your bubbly for New Year’s Eve
We dress up ourselves and decorate the house in anticipation of celebrating New Year’s with our friends and family. Champagne and...
Brooke Martin
Nov 21, 20181 min read
Bottle Barn-Where Wine Country Buys Wine
Bottle Barn. Where have you been all my life? Located in the heart of Sonoma County, with nearly 30 years’ experience, this is the place...
Brooke Martin
Jun 21, 20181 min read
Tell Me A Love Story
Love at first sight. You could call it that. The rolling green hills, the vines dancing in the breeze, showing just how exquisite they...
Brooke Martin
Jan 31, 20182 min read
Mingling with Mexican Wines
Had a great trip to Puerto Vallarta last weekend and made it a point to try some Mexican wines while there. Continuing to expand that...
Brooke Martin
Sep 17, 20171 min read
Rosé All Day
As the summer winds down, it’s time to say good bye to white wine drinking…at least for me that is. I always prefer a red over a white...
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