Alisha Miranda

Alisha Miranda

Alisha is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia who covers food, travel and culture. In 2025, Philadelphia’s oldest press club honored her as Freelance Journalist of the Year.
Elaine Chukan Brown

Elaine Chukan Brown

Elaine devotes their work in wine to helping build greater equity for underrepresented communities, removing gatekeeping in the industry and strengthening climate action. Their book The Wines of California was published in Spring 2025.
Ian Bancroft

Ian Bancroft

Ian is a writer and former diplomat based in the former Yugoslavia. He is the author of a novel, Luka, and a work of nonfiction, Dragon’s Teeth: Tales From North Kosovo.
Janice Brockenberry

Janice Brockenberry

Janice is a freelance writer living, working, wining and dining in New York City. Before transitioning into the food and wine space, Janice covered culture and entertainment news for Newsweek. Her work has been featured in print and online publications, including Wine...
Kelly Magyarics

Kelly Magyarics

Kelly, a WSET Diploma holder, is a travel, food, beverage and lifestyle journalist based in the Washington, D.C. area. You can read more of her work and reach her at kellymagyarics.com
Matthew Gaughan

Matthew Gaughan

Matthew, originally from northern England and now based in Sonoma, is a WSET Certified Wine Educator, retailer, and writer, and hosts an educational podcast, Matthew’s World of Wine and Drink.