by laurbuzz | Nov 12, 2025 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Courtesy Shake Ridge Ranch The vine tender of Shake Ridge Ranch talks agriculture, viticulture and the importance of instinct in winemaking. WORDS Virginie Boone The best grape farmer in California might well be Ann Kraemer, a trailblazer who found her viticultural...
by laurbuzz | Oct 18, 2025 | Featured Articles, Infused, Vinified
Undocumented farmworkers have a long history in America, with vital contribution not only to the drinks world, but the very fabric of American life. Today, the next chapter in their story is incredibly unclear. WORDS Elaine Chukan BrownIMAGES Nítido Estudio Federal...
by laurbuzz | Jul 30, 2025 | Featured Articles, Vinified
The Millennial Somm dishes about her vinous journey, the evolution of social media and how we can strengthen wine culture together. WORDS Lauren Buzzeo Isis Daniel, affectionately known as The Millennial Somm, is a trailblazer whose journey intertwines passion,...
by laurbuzz | Apr 30, 2025 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Garden Creek Vineyards / Eric Wolfinger How wineries can strive to support the immigrant vineyard workers that are instrumental in shaping exceptional California wine. WORDS Henna Bakshi During the Kincade Fire of 2019, Justin Miller, winemaker and owner of Garden...
by laurbuzz | Mar 3, 2025 | Featured Articles, Vinified
What is natural wine to you? Is it the same for me? What should it be? A look at the divisive journey so far, and where it all goes from here. WORDS Kathleen WillcoxIMAGES Frankie Gutierrez Let’s get etymological for a second. The word natural is derived from Latin...
by laurbuzz | Dec 10, 2024 | Featured Articles, Vinified
Adobe Stock Not sure what to get [insert name here] this holiday season? Just give the gift of conviviality, of course. WORDS Nicola Nice Grab a bottle of wine and dust off your ugly sweater because holiday season is here. The end of year brings a gastronomic marathon...
