Editors

Barbara Barrielle is a long time publicist turned travel and wine writer. Her work has appeared in Garden & Gun, AARP, Northwest Travel & Life, Wine Industry Advisor, SOMM TV Magazine, East Hampton Star, Oregon Wine Press, The Key, Travel Awaits, The Napa Valley Register and more. Barbara is also a feature and documentary filmmaker with several films in competition and distributed worldwide. She is the travel and wine editor of Drink Me and Palate Press. She is also a film producer with several feature films to her credit and a docimentary "Crushed" on the Wine Country Fires currently at film festivals aroudn the world. She travels contunually while also trying local wines and the foods they enhance. Her favorite place to travel is the Cook Islands and the South Pacific but spends time in Europe, Asia and South America. Living in one of the most popular wine country towns in America and running a busy vacation rental business has given her additional insight to the importance of travel in a life lived well.

Deborah Grossman writes about people and places that craft unique food and beverage. She depicts dining experiences at the global table and shares insight on industry trends. From Santiago to Sicily, Germany to the Jura, Mendocino to Margaret River, Deborah finds the behind-the-scenes stories of winemakers, distillers and chefs with tempting perspectives on their beverage culture and culinary heritage. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she contributes to national publications such as Palate Press, Drink Me Magazine, Bonfort’s Wine & Spirits Journal, TravelExaminer, and Wine Enthusiast.

An experienced writer, editor, broadcaster, and consultant in the fields of wine, spirits, food, and travel, Becky Sue's work has appeared in many national and international publications including Intermezzo Magazine, Fine Wine & Liquor, Art & Antiques, Luxury Golf & Travel, Food + Wine, www.wine-pages.com and Wine Spectator. She began her career as a restaurant reviewer for the Los Angeles Times while working in film and television. Epstein is also the author of several books on wine, spirits, and food, including Champagne: A Global History; Brandy: A Global History, and Strong, Sweet and Dry: A Guide to Vermouth, Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala.