Brooke Martin
Inspire Inclusion | Celebrating Women in Wine
As we embrace Women's History Month, it's a fitting moment to applaud exceptional women and their remarkable talents in the wine industry...
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Brooke Martin
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Keep it Simple | A Trio of Bread & Butter Wines to Elevate Your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, with its myriad of flavors and textures, is often deemed the trickiest meal to pair with wine. Bread & Butter Wines is here...
Brooke Martin
Jul 18, 202310 min read
The Finger Lakes | Part ll
After visiting the Finger Lakes for the first-time last fall, giving me a little taste of this vast wine region, I knew it wasn’t enough...
Brooke Martin
May 29, 20235 min read
Harvest in Chile | VIK Winery
Waking up from a 9-hour flight, feeling a bit stiff and sluggish, my spirits quickly changed as I opened the window shade of the plane...
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
Feb 15, 20239 min read
South Africa | Sun, Scenery & Sips
It was a bit surreal as I stepped off the plane, achy and tired, instantly feeling the warm breeze kiss my face. What was once a dream...
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
Mar 3, 20223 min read
Monroy Wines | A Passion Project in the Making
There’s more to a passion project than just a desire to do what you love. It usually requires a lot of work, aptitude, and a little luck...
Brooke Martin
Nov 11, 20215 min read
Harvest 101 | What To Expect
The anticipation of harvest is intoxicating. As the seasons change and the air feels a little crisper, you know it’s time for the work to...
Brooke Martin
Sep 20, 20213 min read
Wines to “fall” in love with for Autumn
I’ve said it once and I will say it again, I love this time of year! Fall is my favorite season and with the past summer bringing record...
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
Dec 31, 20205 min read
2020 Wine Discoveries | Taking into 2021
I think it’s fair to say most of us are ready to kiss 2020 goodbye. I’ve had my share of disappointments this year but it wasn’t all a...
Brooke Martin
Dec 13, 20203 min read
Matsu | Old Vine Wines of D.O. Toro
Have you ever had the opportunity to look into the face of those that passionately work in the vines? The story of Matsu caught my...
Brooke Martin
Oct 21, 20205 min read
Harvest | California Wine Road Trip
Travel. To say I haven’t missed it would be the understatement of the year! I did a great job of planning some amazing trips this year,...
Brooke Martin
Mar 26, 20203 min read
Women In Wine | A.Rafanelli Winery
Amidst all the chaos we’ve experienced this month and as much as we would all like to say goodbye to March of 2020 for good, a friendly...
Brooke Martin
May 9, 20192 min read
Upshot Wine-Blend With Passion
It’s not often I get the opportunity to work with a brand that I’ve adored and enjoyed for 10+ years, so when Rodney Strong reached out...
Brooke Martin
Mar 24, 20191 min read
Ehlers Estate
If I could go back in time and visit just one winery, I’d take myself back to the late 1800s when Bernard Ehlers’ curiosity of winemaking...
Brooke Martin
Mar 15, 20191 min read
Teachworth Winery
It is not often you get out of the hustle and bustle of Napa, while being smack dab in the Napa Valley. When it does happen, you know...
Brooke Martin
Nov 18, 20185 min read
Weekend Getaway-Napa and Sonoma
Have I mentioned these wine country trips never get old?? I fell in love with the Napa/Sonoma area 13 years ago when I experienced it for...
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