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How Two Friends Forged a Future in Wine Writer Von Diaz reflects on an old friend, how wine helped unite their Puerto Rican and Southern heritages, and the importance of women in the industry. -
The Comeback Winemaker Despite mildew and frost destroying much of one winery's 2017 vintage, a tenacious winemaker shows the importance of persevering for what you love. -
Traveling in Italian Wine Country in a Smart Car This wine writer took the scenic route to discover Italy's vineyards—without knowing Italian or how to drive a standard. -
Cabernet Sauvignon Conversations What started as a light-hearted discussion over an opened bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon slowly evolved into a much deeper conversation where the writer learned much more about life and his father. -
A Journey to the Heart of Mexican Wine A chance encounter leaves a Chihuahua native on a journey to his hometown with a new appreciation for wines of this hot, mountainous, desert region. But is Mexican wine ready for the international stage? -
Diversity in the World of Wine As an African-American woman, wine writer Julia Coney has heard some choice phrases at various industry events. -
Finding (Almost) Love Under the Tuscan Sun When a writer and her family travel to Italy to visit Tuscany's famed wine country, they find a different kind of crush than they expected...on the same winemaker. -
How a Wine Newbie Got an Unexpected Education A writer finds a surprising source of knowledge and kinship in a big-box wine shop, meeting a teacher who inspires with his grandfatherly wisdom. -
Life After Being a Sommelier A deep love of wine leads one writer from classrooms to a career in restaurants, but after a nearly 10-year run as a sommelier, finds himself wondering... what next? -
Growing Closer in Distant Vineyards After the death of his father, a son travels with his mother trying to (re)build a relationship. A winery owner in Argentina gives a poignant first lesson.