Broadbent’s “Tribute Series” North Coast Cabernet, Uncompromising Quality, Surprising Price
Flagship Restaurant Group, Wine & Sake Program Manager, Shannon Saulsbury
“Farm to Table” An Interview with Shannon SaulsburyFlagship Restaurant Group, Wine & Saké Program Manager By Lisa Gmur, CSW raise a glass The year was 2002 when two Nebraska natives (Nick Hogan & Tom Allisma) and two Texas natives (Anthony Hitchcock & Tony Gentile) united to create a fresh take on sushi they called Blue […]
Leslie Renaud & Raemy Paterson, Winemakers, Angeline Wines by Martin Ray Winery
FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1990 Pure & Uncompromising An Interview with Director of Winemaking, Leslie Renaud & Raemy Paterson, Winemaker By Lisa Gmur, CSW TANK TALK When Courtney Benham founded Angeline in 1990, he had one thing in mind; make wines that are true expressions of the varietal that are unadulterated and uncompromising. Made at Martin […]
The Story of Martin Ray Winery
“Fortuitous Find” The story of Martin Ray Winery By Lisa Gmur, CSW OPERATION STORYTELLER When Courtney Benham stumbled upon 1500 cases of Martin Ray wine in a San Jose warehouse, it was a fortuitous find. “My dad discovered this cache of old Martin Ray wines in 1990, so this was a few years before I […]
Livio Felluga Estate Expression of the Friulian Hills
Arnaud Weyrich, VP of Production & Winemaker, Roederer Estate
Tradition & Artistry An Interview with Arnaud Weyrich, VP of Production & Winemaker, Roederer Estate By Lisa Gmur, CSW TANK TALK Mendocino may not have the “status” of Napa or even Sonoma, but it does have have some very prestigious names in its zip code. One of them is the prestigious Roederer Estate. Nestled into […]
It’s Time for Vinho Verde to Stand Up!
MARK’S MUSES ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses ◦ Mark’s Muses APRil 2, 2024 Mark Gmur, CWE IT’S TIME FOR VINHO VERDETO STAND UP! Vinho Verde is most often overlooked for By The Glass Pours […]