Brooke Martin
Flavorful Butter & Wine Pairings
I’ll admit it, I am not a gourmet cook. Do I love gourmet food? Yes! Do I always have time for it? No. I’m more of a snacker, especially...
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Brooke Martin
- Apr 18
- 9 min
Livermore Valley | Best Kept Secret
I’ve had the opportunity to visit a lot of wine regions and when I think of “hidden gems” or “the best kept secrets” it comes down to...
Brooke Martin
- Mar 21
- 2 min
Women in Wine | Grab a glass and let's celebrate
Did you know Women’s History Month commenced as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California? Back in 1978, The Education Task Force of...
Brooke Martin
- Feb 15
- 9 min
South Africa | Sun, Scenery & Sips
It was a bit surreal as I stepped off the plane, achy and tired, instantly feeling the warm breeze kiss my face. What was once a dream...
Brooke Martin
- Jan 13
- 2 min
Chill with a glass of Ice Wine
Just another dessert wine? Nope. Ice wine is special and deserves the hype it receives. A true ice wine is made from healthy grapes that...
Brooke Martin
- Dec 23, 2022
- 9 min
Exploring the Finger Lakes | Seneca Lake
It is a satisfying feeling when you check something off your bucket list, especially when it involves traveling. I had the opportunity to...
Brooke Martin
- Apr 22, 2022
- 2 min
Bread & Butter Wines | Simple Enjoyment
In a world full of complexities, it is nice to be able to come home, kick off the shoes, sit down and relax with an enjoyable bottle of...
Brooke Martin
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
Monroy Wines | A Passion Project in the Making
There’s more to a passion project than just a desire to do what you love. It usually requires a lot of work, aptitude, and a little luck...
Brooke Martin
- Feb 7, 2022
- 2 min
Rosé, Rosé | An Endless Love Affair
It’s easy to be enamored by Rosé wine, especially this time of year. The color and name alone showers with romance, but there is much...
Brooke Martin
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Winter Wines to Cozy Up With
Not to say that I don’t drink red and white wines year around, but there is something nostalgic about red wines this time of year. Here...
Brooke Martin
- Nov 11, 2021
- 5 min
Harvest 101 | What To Expect
The anticipation of harvest is intoxicating. As the seasons change and the air feels a little crisper, you know it’s time for the work to...
Brooke Martin
- Oct 7, 2021
- 2 min
Vinovia Direct | More Than Just Quality Wine
It has always been important for me to work with brands that I truly enjoy, stand by and would recommend to my friends and family. So,...
Brooke Martin
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
Let's Celebrate | WTSO's 15th Anniversary
Wines ‘Til Sold Out is turning 15 and they want to celebrate in a big way! The festivities begin on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 with a...
Brooke Martin
- Sep 20, 2021
- 3 min
Wines to “fall” in love with for Autumn
I’ve said it once and I will say it again, I love this time of year! Fall is my favorite season and with the past summer bringing record...
Brooke Martin
- Jul 23, 2021
- 2 min
Poolside Rosé | Perfect for Summer
Rosé has become one of summer’s go-to wines, it is especially popular poolside. With its light, crisp and refreshing flavors, it fits...
Brooke Martin
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
Wine tasting is one of those experiences you are bound to enjoy and will walk away with not only wine in hand but memories as well. And...
Brooke Martin
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
A Picnic Affair/Wine & Cheese Pairings
Picnic season is officially among us. Just the thought of laying out a blanket on freshly cut grass, opening up the wicker picnic basket...
Brooke Martin
- Jun 7, 2021
- 2 min
Mouth-Watering White Wines To Jump Start Your Summer
As the temperatures rise, there is nothing more refreshing than a crisp, acidic white wine to cool down the senses. Here are five white...
Brooke Martin
- Dec 31, 2020
- 5 min
2020 Wine Discoveries | Taking into 2021
I think it’s fair to say most of us are ready to kiss 2020 goodbye. I’ve had my share of disappointments this year but it wasn’t all a...
Brooke Martin
- Dec 13, 2020
- 3 min
Matsu | Old Vine Wines of D.O. Toro
Have you ever had the opportunity to look into the face of those that passionately work in the vines? The story of Matsu caught my...
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