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Jim is an award-winning writer, covering wine and sake professionally for the past 20 years. In 2020, the Classic Wine Library published his book, Wines of South Africa.
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LaShea is a Los Angeles–based writer, wine professional and founder of Lavern’s Fine Wine, a Substack exploring wine and culture through inclusive storytelling and genuine curiosity.
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Jessica, an Austin-based wine and spirits writer, boasts a decade of global storytelling experience. She’s authored seven food and wine books and holds a DipWSET from the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust.
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Specializing in Italian wine, you’ve seen her stories in Decanter and Wine Enthusiast. Marisa is also the creator and author of Marisa’s Wine Doodles, which showcases wine’s refreshing and amusing sensations and personalities.
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Maia is a longtime beverage alcohol industry editor, writer, educator and consultant. For the past 20 years, she has been the managing editor of Massachusetts Beverage Business. She is also the owner of Sip Wine Education, a business providing on-premise, corporate...
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The distiller and cofounder at Matchbook Distilling Co. in Greenport, NY, Leslie is best known for crafting unique wines and spirits.