Brooke MartinMar 33 minMonroy Wines | A Passion Project in the MakingThere’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 MartinNov 11, 20215 minHarvest 101 | What To ExpectThe 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 MartinSep 20, 20213 minWines 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 MartinJun 8, 20212 minMouth-Watering White Wines To Jump Start Your SummerAs the temperatures rise, there is nothing more refreshing than a crisp, acidic white wine to cool down the senses. Here are five white...
Brooke MartinJan 1, 20215 min2020 Wine Discoveries | Taking into 2021I 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 MartinDec 13, 20203 minMatsu | Old Vine Wines of D.O. ToroHave you ever had the opportunity to look into the face of those that passionately work in the vines? The story of Matsu caught my...
Brooke MartinOct 21, 20205 minHarvest | California Wine Road TripTravel. To say I haven’t missed it would be the understatement of the year! I did a great job of planning some amazing trips this year,...
Brooke MartinMar 26, 20203 minWomen In Wine | A.Rafanelli WineryAmidst all the chaos we’ve experienced this month and as much as we would all like to say goodbye to March of 2020 for good, a friendly...
Brooke MartinMay 9, 20192 minUpshot Wine-Blend With PassionIt’s not often I get the opportunity to work with a brand that I’ve adored and enjoyed for 10+ years, so when Rodney Strong reached out...
Brooke MartinMar 24, 20191 minEhlers EstateIf I could go back in time and visit just one winery, I’d take myself back to the late 1800s when Bernard Ehlers’ curiosity of winemaking...
Brooke MartinMar 15, 20191 minTeachworth WineryIt is not often you get out of the hustle and bustle of Napa, while being smack dab in the Napa Valley. When it does happen, you know...
Brooke MartinNov 18, 20185 minWeekend Getaway-Napa and SonomaHave I mentioned these wine country trips never get old?? I fell in love with the Napa/Sonoma area 13 years ago when I experienced it for...
Brooke MartinJan 19, 20182 minBring On The BaroloOne of my goals for this year is to expand my palate and try new wines. I know what I like…Napa Cabernets!! But, with over 1300 varietals...
Brooke MartinNov 20, 20172 minPride Mountain VineyardsLike a little child waiting impatiently for Christmas Day to arrive, I have those same feelings and anticipation for our annual wine...
Brooke MartinAug 6, 20172 minWine Story #1Wine stories. We all have them. Some I can share and others I cannot (my girlfriends would kill me)! Some are funny and some I don’t...
Brooke MartinApr 28, 20162 minGaston Please - Palmaz VineyardsOk, so I’m a day late updating my blog, as promised. Life got the best of me the last couple of days. Damn day job gets in the way. 😉...
Brooke MartinApr 23, 20163 minA. Rafanelli WineMy husband and I spent the majority of our honeymoon in Napa Valley, almost 11 years ago. That is when my love for wine really started....