Lisa Strid is an enology student and writer based out of Corvallis, Oregon. She holds an advanced certification in wines and spirits from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust, and a degree in creative writing from Oberlin College.
Kyle McNichols graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in English and Art History. Her studies also include time at Cambridge University, but short of picking up phrases like "cheers" and an affinity for "a good curry," the experience was more-read more-
Arianna snacks, sups, sips and swallows - and lives to write about it. Always hungry for food adventures, she stays thirsty for wine and the occasional quality cocktail, as well. When she isn’t buried in her laptop or chasing after-read more-
Katie can’t pinpoint the moment at which she fell in love with wine—she just has, for as long as she can remember. Fortunately she found a way to professionally integrate her passions for wine, food, and travel with her overactive-read more-
In the last five days of 2010, we are going to count down five of our favorite stories from some of our favorite authors in our first year. Today's edition, An Education in Wine and Relationships, by Sarah Chappell, is-read more-
This Chilean packs punch and finesse into the same glass in this nice blend of cabernet and malbec in equal parts. Touted as being made from organically grown grapes, the nose is enticing with aromas of pine nuts and boysenberries.-read more-
In the last five days of 2010, we are going to count down five of our favorite stories from some of our favorite authors in our first year. Today's edition, The Sensual Side of Pinot Noir, by Kerry Newberry, continues-read more-
This fourth growth did not receive rave reviews en primeur or upon release, but it is truly coming into its own in late 2010. Formerly known for viciously tannic wine, Lafon-Rochet added more merlot to the mix for a much-read more-