Brooke Martin
Keep it Simple | A Trio of Bread & Butter Wines to Elevate Your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, with its myriad of flavors and textures, is often deemed the trickiest meal to pair with wine. Bread & Butter Wines is here...
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Brooke Martin
- Jul 18
- 10 min
The Finger Lakes | Part ll
After visiting the Finger Lakes for the first-time last fall, giving me a little taste of this vast wine region, I knew it wasn’t enough...
Brooke Martin
- May 29
- 5 min
Harvest in Chile | VIK Winery
Waking up from a 9-hour flight, feeling a bit stiff and sluggish, my spirits quickly changed as I opened the window shade of the plane...
Brooke Martin
- May 8
- 2 min
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...
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Oct 17, 2020
- 4 min
WTSO | Quality wines at flash sale prices
Not all online wine platforms are created equal. In today’s virtual world of wine, access to wine is endless. But is it quality wine?...
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