Brooke Martin
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...
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
Brooke Martin
- Oct 21, 2020
- 5 min
Harvest | California Wine Road Trip
Travel. 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 Martin
- Mar 26, 2020
- 3 min
Women In Wine | A.Rafanelli Winery
Amidst 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 Martin
- May 9, 2019
- 2 min
Upshot Wine-Blend With Passion
It’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 Martin
- Mar 24, 2019
- 1 min
Ehlers Estate
If 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 Martin
- Mar 15, 2019
- 1 min
Teachworth Winery
It 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 Martin
- Nov 18, 2018
- 5 min
Weekend Getaway-Napa and Sonoma
Have 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 Martin
- Jan 19, 2018
- 2 min
Bring On The Barolo
One 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 Martin
- Nov 20, 2017
- 2 min
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Like a little child waiting impatiently for Christmas Day to arrive, I have those same feelings and anticipation for our annual wine...
Brooke Martin
- Aug 6, 2017
- 2 min
Wine Story #1
Wine 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 Martin
- Apr 28, 2016
- 2 min
Gaston Please - Palmaz Vineyards
Ok, 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. 😉...
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