I’ve found a common theme over the years with winemakers. Many discovered winemaking as an outlet from a job that is much more strenuous. Yet given that winemaking is a science, it’s usually a match made in heaven (or a vineyard) for detail-oriented, hard-working people. […]
I don’t know about you, but it’s been a week for me. I’m tired. Car troubles. Happy toddler moments. Sad toddler moments. Tantrums. Breakdowns. And we even threw in Daylight Savings Time. Almost every day this week I’ve been saying by dinnertime, “I need a […]
I’m baaaack. It’s been a while since an installment of Wine Women Wednesday. I’m thrilled to introduce some fresh and new faces in 2024. Kicking off this return is Stephanie Franklin, founder and CEO of Fly Wines. Fly Wines launched less than a year ago. […]
Did you know Burbank is home to a winery? I’ve always loved exploring the “Media City” and continually say how much it surprises me. Magnolia Avenue is home to a slew of vintage shops and even a horror museum. While over on San Fernando Boulevard, […]
Happy Wine Women Wednesday! We’re one day away from the inaugural National Women in Wine Day. Last week, I was excited to introduce you to the holiday’s co-founder, Renae Perry. Today, meet the other co-founder, Yolanda Papapietro of Sonoma County’s Papapietro Perry Winery . Yolanda has […]
Happy Wine Women Wednesday! I’m so excited to have two incredible wine women for you to meet this month. In conjunction with Women’s History Month, winemakers Renae Perry and Yolanda Papapietro have launched the first annual National Women in Wine Day. Slated for March 25th, […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us! Yes, I know the flack it gets for being a “Greeting Card Holiday” but to me, what’s better than an excuse to tell people you love them? And better yet, with food and candy? Although I’ll be busy being a […]
Happy Wine Wednesday! First off, a big thank you to all who’ve reached out to me following my 2020 Spring Update. I’m so encouraged by all of you and appreciate your trust in my plan to keep creating upbeat, yet mindful, content. With that being […]
Happy Wine Wednesday! Or, as we call it around here, Wine Women Wednesday. It felt so good to share Michele Padberg’s story with you as we kicked off the series for 2020. As I love to share stories of women in all aspects of the […]
Happy Wine Wednesday! This is an exciting (and long time coming) day for Along Comes Mary as we welcome back our Wine Women Wednesday series. Last year after an incredible visit to several wine countries in Oregon, I was inspired by the number of women I met […]
As a wine lover, nothing is more satisfying than visiting a winery or vineyard. Tasting terrific vino is always rewarding, yet to see where it came from adds a whole new dynamic and appreciation. You can imagine how excited I was to discover Messina Hof […]
Happy Wednesday! Or, as I like to call it, Wine Women Wednesday. In this bi-weekly series, I’m thrilled to introduce you to some of the awesome women killing it in the wine industry. Today, meet Darcie Kent of Darcie Kent Vineyards in California’s Tri-Valley. When […]
