Portfolio
Below is a list of sample media stories I have written since 2018. For blog stories published between June 2011 and September 2021, please visit my former website at this link.
My copywriting portfolio can be found at this link.
Croatian Wine of the Week – Jagunić Three Stars Brut – ‘Come quickly, I am tasting the stars'...of Plešivica!
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-jagunic
Karma, kismet, kindness, KORAK – Damir saves and KORAK Chardonnay wins the day!
https://easmith.substack.com/p/karma-kismet-kindness-korak
TILIA Estate EL Rosé Brut Nature Vipava Valley Slovenia 2022 – The Emperor of Love is sure to cast his 'spEL' on you
https://easmith.substack.com/p/tilia-estate-el-rose-brut-nature
Beth's Smart Sip – Scott Peterson Rumpus Syrah 2021 – Qué Syrah, Syrah!
https://easmith.substack.com/p/beths-smart-sip-scott-peterson-rumpus
Croatian Wine of the Week – Tomac Rosé Extra Brut – This paragon of Plešivica has pure panache
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-tomac-rose
This Episode is Cursed! – The TallMikeWine Podcast
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1435309/episodes/15789404-this-episode-is-cursed
Mike chats with Dr. Elizabeth Smith...a conversation that had to be rerecorded, and rescheduled twice! Long story, listen to hear it all. Also hear about the travels of Dr. Smith from her Carolinas upbringing to the halls of academia to the vineyards in California, and on to Croatia. It's quite a journey. Plus tasting notes on a handful of wines and more.
Vina Šember – Šember shines and sparkles as one of Plešivica's premier producers
https://easmith.substack.com/p/vina-sember
Slavonia-Baranja – The Shortlist – 'Become a hedonist – discover the charms of the Croatian East'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/slavonia-baranja-the-shortlist
Croatian Wine of the Week – Krauthaker Kuvlakhe 2017 – Here's the 'skin'-ny on this Graševina
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-krauthaker
Pining for Pinot – Sensational sips from Chile, Hungary, and Slovenia
https://easmith.substack.com/p/pining-for-pinot
Croatian Wines of the Week – Enosophia Today Blanc and Rosé 2022 – Today has your name written all over it
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wines-of-the-week-enosophia
Josić Restaurant and Winery – 'Quality by Nature' – Plus a bonus Croatian Wine of the Week
https://easmith.substack.com/p/josic-restaurant-and-winery-quality
2018 Wetzer Furmint, Tokaj, Hungary – A wine that changed my life
https://easmith.substack.com/p/2018-wetzer-furmint-tokaj-hungary
Croatian Wine of the Week – Gerštmajer Chardonnay Baranja 2022
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-gerstmajer
respekt-BIODYN – Committed to biodynamic wines of quality and individuality
https://easmith.substack.com/p/respekt-biodyn
Croatian Wine of the Week – Belje Pjenušac La Belle Grand Brut 2023
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-belje-pjenusac
Croatia – The Shortlist – 'Embraced by the Danube River and the Fruška Gora hills'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/ilok-croatia-the-shortlist
Croatian Wine of the Week – KaSt Vještina Vina Graševina Ilok 2022
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-kast-vjestina
What I loved most there and here – a photo essay
https://easmith.substack.com/p/what-i-loved-most-there-and-here
Croatian Wine of the Week – Vina Papak Radosh Rajnski Rizling Ilok 2022
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-vina-papak
Somló – One of Hungary's top destinations for those in the know
https://easmith.substack.com/p/somlo
Croatian Wine of the Week – Iločki Podrumi Quality Graševina 2023
https://easmith.substack.com/p/croatian-wine-of-the-week-ilocki-4e8
Szentesi Pince – An unforgettable cellar visit and tasting with József Szentesi – rediscoverer of ancient Hungarian wine grapes
https://easmith.substack.com/p/szentesi-pince
Matt Parish Reserve Chardonnay Petaluma Gap 2022 – Lavish, lively, and lush – Matt’s wondrous white is ‘pure pleasure’
https://easmith.substack.com/p/matt-parish-reserve-chardonnay-petaluma
Podrumi Vukoje 1982 – 'Stone is the soul of our land, our land is the soul of our wine'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/podrumi-vukoje-1982
Beth's Smart Sip – St. Donát Olaszrizling Slikker Balatonfüred-Csopak 2022
https://easmith.substack.com/p/beths-smart-sip-st-donat-olaszrizling
Verona and Vinitaly – My first trip to Italy was not enough
https://easmith.substack.com/p/verona-and-vinitaly
Mirko Niškanović of Vinarija Deurić – ‘I still have moments every day where I fall in love with wine’
https://easmith.substack.com/p/mirko-niskanovic-of-vinarija-deuric
Beth's Smart Sip – Zámecké Vinařství Bzenec Ryzlink Vlašský Czech Republic 2023
https://easmith.substack.com/p/beths-smart-sip-zamecke-vinarstvi
GROW is growing!
https://hungarianwines.eu/grow-is-growing/
Fakin Malvazija and Teran 2022 – ‘Fakin good’ introductions to Istria’s flagship varieties
https://easmith.substack.com/p/fakin-malvazija-and-teran-2022
TILIA Estate Casanova Rosé 2023 – Matjaž’s pink ‘mashup’ of Merlot, Barbera, and Pinot would make Casanova blush
https://easmith.substack.com/p/tilia-estate-casanova-rose-2023
Vinarija Lagradi – 'Love for wine and positive feelings is the energy driving us every day'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/vinarija-lagradi
Dvanajščak Kozol (DK) Pušipel Classic 2022 – Croatia’s answer to Hungary’s flagship variety
https://easmith.substack.com/p/dvanajscak-kozol-dk-pusipel-classic
Lajvér Incognito 2023 – 'Kékfrankos goes blonde'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/lajver-incognito-2023
Beth's Smart Sip – Gilvesy Brut Nature Pezsgő
https://easmith.substack.com/p/beths-smart-sip-gilvesy-brut-nature
Sabar Wine Estate – ‘A small hill of great wines'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/sabar-wine-estate
Beth's Smart Sip – Matt Parish Contra Costa Rosé of Carignan & Mourvèdre 2022 – Matt's Provençal-style Rosé is peachy keen
https://easmith.substack.com/p/beths-smart-sip-matt-parish-contra
Beth's Smart Sip – Clai Baracija Malvazija 2020 – Here's the 'skin'-ny on this golden elixir
https://easmith.substack.com/p/beths-smart-sip-clai-baracija-malvazija
Németh János Pincészet – ‘From the vineyard, spontaneously'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/nemeth-janos-pinceszet
https://winebulletin.net/nemeth-janos-pinceszet/
Stina Cuvée Red 2022 – 'Stina is Brač and Brač is Stina'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/stina-cuvee-red-2022
https://winebulletin.net/stina-cuvee-red-2022-stina-is-brac-and-brac-is-stina/
Beth's Smart Sip – Iločki Podrumi Quality Traminac 2022
https://easmith.substack.com/p/beths-smart-sip-ilocki-podrumi-quality
TILIA Estate – House of Pinots and more
https://easmith.substack.com/p/tilia-estate
https://winebulletin.net/tilia-estate/
Erdevik Estate – 'A synergy of traditional and modern winemaking'
https://easmith.substack.com/p/erdevik-estate
https://winebulletin.net/erdevik-estate-a-synergy-of-traditional-and-modern-winemaking/
Don Melchor – “One story, one terroir, one wine”
https://easmith.substack.com/p/don-melchor
https://winebulletin.net/don-melchor-one-story-one-terroir-one-wine/
Péter Pincészet – “Tokaj is my region. It is home.”
https://easmith.substack.com/p/peter-pinceszet
https://winebulletin.net/peter-pinceszet-tokaj-is-my-region-it-is-home/
Vinarija Aleksić – “The best wines are those you drink with the people you love.”
https://easmith.substack.com/p/vinarija-aleksic
"Straight Outta Compline" Wine Shop – Where to drink more wine in Napa
https://easmith.substack.com/p/straight-outta-compline-wine-shop
Tajna Rizling Vlašský Zobor 2022
https://easmith.substack.com/p/tajna-rizling-vlassky-zobor-2022
https://winebulletin.net/tajna-rizling-vlassky-zobor-2022/
Marcelo Papa – Amelia and Marqués de Casa Concha
https://winebulletin.net/marcelo-papa-amelia-and-marques-de-casa-concha/
https://easmith.substack.com/p/marcelo-papa-amelia-and-marques-de
Szentesi Érintés White and Red Etyek-Buda, Hungary 2021 – Katalin (Kati) Szentesi brings to life these vibrant blends with her gentle touch
https://easmith.substack.com/p/szentesi-erintes-white-and-red-etyek
Vinarija Doja – "This is a story of our passion, our family, our wines... The story of Prokupac"
https://easmith.substack.com/p/vinarija-doja
Szentesi Pince Laska 2021, Etyek-Buda, Hungary – A ravishing red revival – only a few hundred bottles made!
https://easmith.substack.com/p/szentesi-pince-laska-2021-etyek-buda
Benedek Pince – Third-generation winemaker Péter Benedek carries on his family’s legacy
https://easmith.substack.com/p/benedek-pince
https://winebulletin.net/benedek-pince/
Márkvárt János – “I was born with 50% Kadarka in my blood."
https://easmith.substack.com/p/markvart-janos
https://winebulletin.net/markvart-janos-winery/
Deurić Winery – A juicy taste of Serbia’s Fruška Gora region
https://easmith.substack.com/p/deuric-winery
https://winebulletin.net/deuric-winery/
Merlot: It’s (expletive) fine!
https://easmith.substack.com/p/merlot-its-expletive-fine
https://winebulletin.net/merlot-its-expletive-fine/
U.S. wine journalist Dr. Elizabeth Smith remembers Slovakia
https://easmith.substack.com/p/us-wine-journalist-dr-elizabeth-smith-remembers-slovakia
https://winebulletin.net/us-wine-journalist-dr-elizabeth-smith-remembers-slovakia/
My 2023 Wine and Winery of the Year
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/my-2023-wine-and-winery-of-the-year/
https://easmith.substack.com/p/my-2023-wine-and-winery-of-the-year
https://winebulletin.net/fekete-pince-somlo/
Wine Tips Chat with Winemaker Matt Parish
https://bestwineries.com/wine-tips-chat-with-winemaker-matt-parish/
Napa Talk Series for The Naked Truth (Naked Wines USA Blog)
Nova Cadamatre
https://news.nakedwines.com/2023/10/06/napa-talk-with-nova-cadamatre/
Scott Peterson
https://news.nakedwines.com/2023/10/13/napa-talk-with-scott-peterson/
Matt Parish – Coombsville
https://news.nakedwines.com/2023/10/15/napa-talk-with-matt-parish/
Matt Parish – Merlot
https://news.nakedwines.com/2023/10/17/napa-talk-with-matt-parish-2/
Ana Diogo-Draper
https://news.nakedwines.com/2023/10/17/napa-talk-with-ana-diogo-draper/
St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery in Napa
https://bestwineries.com/st-clair-brown-winery-brewery-in-napa/
Beyond Tokaji – Pushing the Boundaries of Hungarian Wines
https://winebulletin.net/beyond-tokaji-pushing-the-boundaries-of-hungarian-wines/
Foothill Wine Festival Competition Announces Results
https://winebulletin.net/foothill-wine-festival-competition-announces-results/
Matt Parish – Wine Industry Mentor
https://winebulletin.net/matt-parish-wine-industry-mentor/
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 9 – Törley Pezsgő
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-9-torley-pezsgo
Discover a Hidden Treasure: Northern California’s Suisun Valley
https://bestwineries.com/discover-a-hidden-treasure-northern-californias-suisun-valley/
Dominic Mantei – Winemaking Adventurer
https://winebulletin.net/dominic-mantei/
Pedroncelli Winery in Geyserville – A Taste of Dry Creek Valley’s Heritage
https://bestwineries.com/pedroncelli-winery-in-geyserville/
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 8 – Vylyan Vineyard and Winery
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-8-vylyan-vineyard-and-winery
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 7 – Csányi’s Teleki Tradíció
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-7-csnyis-teleki-tradci
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 6 – Sauska
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-6-sauska
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 5 – Dubicz and Babarczi
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-5-dubicz-and-babarczi
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 4 – Bock Winery
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-4-bock-winery
Beneduce Vineyards – Fear not the Umlaut
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/beneduce-vineyards-fear-not-the-umlaut
https://winebulletin.net/beneduce-vineyards-fear-not-the-umlaut/
The 4th Annual International Cabernet Franc Competition Announces Results
https://winebulletin.net/the-4th-annual-international-cabernet-franc-competition-announces-results/
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 3 – A. Gere FRICI
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-3-a-gere-frici
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 2 – Koch Winery
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-2-koch-winery
Sparkling Wines of Hungary Part 1 – Béres Tokaj
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/sparkling-wines-of-hungary-part-1-beres-tokaj
Barta Öreg Király Dűlő Tokaji Szamorodni 2013
https://easmith.net/livingthetastylife/barta-oreg-kiraly-dulo-szamorodni-2013
Life-changing Tokaji Furmint
https://winebulletin.net/life-changing-tokaji-furmint/
Villány Underground – Péter Bakonyi of Bakonyi Pincészet
https://winebulletin.net/villany-underground-peter-bakonyi-of-bakonyi-pinceszet/
Bells Up Winery – The End of the Beginning
https://winebulletin.net/bells-up-winery-the-end-of-the-beginning/
Youngberg Hill’s Wayne Bailey – Farmer First
https://winebulletin.net/youngberg-hills-wayne-bailey-farmer-first/
7th FRANC & FRANC International Cabernet Franc Forum
https://winebulletin.net/francandfranc2022/
Lenné Estate – Going in Blind
https://winebulletin.net/lenne-estate-going-in-blind/
Fontanella Winery – Premium without Pretense
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/fontanella-family-winery-premium-without-pretense/
We Should Start a Vineyard…
https://winebulletin.net/we-should-start-a-vineyard/
Mavericks Builders – Napa’s Woman-Owned Luxury Home Builder
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/mavericks-builders-napas-woman-owned-luxury-home-builder/
Lula Cellars – The Deep End’s Hidden Gem Comes of Age
https://winebulletin.net/lula-cellars-the-deep-ends-hidden-gem-comes-of-age/
Sensational Summer Salads – Napa Valley's Best
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/sensational-summer-salads/
Story Winery’s Storied Past, Present, and Future
https://winebulletin.net/story-winerys-storied-past-present-and-future/
Schermeister Winery – Love at Second Sight
https://winebulletin.net/schermeister-winery-love-at-second-sight/
Eiko's Modern Japanese Cuisine – Created for Locals by Locals
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/eikos-modern-japanese-cuisine/
Empress M – A Chinese Experience with a Napa Twist
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-empress-m/
Viva l’Italia! – Napa Valley's Best Italian
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-best-italian/
Trinitas Cellars: Celebrating 20 Years of Sun, Soil, and Humanity
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/trinitas-cellars/
Naked Wines USA Women in Wine Project
https://elizabethsmithconsulting.wordpress.com/2022/04/22/naked-wines-usa-women-in-wine-project/
Fairfield and Suisun Valley – Savor the Unexpected
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-fairfield-suisuin-valley/
ACORN Winery and Alegría Vineyards – The Russian River Valley’s ‘United Nations of Grapes’
https://winebulletin.net/acorn-winery-and-alegria-vineyards-the-russian-river-valleys-united-nations-of-grapes/
Sound Advice – Hear and See What is Possible
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-sound-advice/
Napa Wild – Delivering Great Food for Memorable Meals
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-wild/
Every Day is Taco Day – Napa Valley's Best Tacos
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-best-tacos/
St. Clair Brown Winery & Brewery – Women Embracing Local Napa Their Way
https://winebulletin.net/st-clair-brown-winery-brewery-women-embracing-local-napa-their-way/
Rocca Family Vineyards – Organically Farmed, Hand Crafted, Family Owned
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/rocca-family-vineyards/
Forthright Winery – A Craft. A Code. A Fellowship.
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-forthright-winery/
At Home in Beaune & Bourgogne
https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/favorite/12
Beyond the Wine – Napa Valley's Burgeoning Beer Scene
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/get-a-taste-of-napa-valleys-burgeoning-beer-scene/
Foothill Wine Fest – Recognizing the Best of the Sierra Foothills
https://winebulletin.net/foothill-wine-fest-recognizing-the-best-of-the-sierra-foothills/
Robert Sinskey Vineyards – Pursuit of Gluttonous Hedonism
https://winebulletin.net/robert-sinskey-vineyards-pursuit-of-gluttonous-hedonism/
The Mâconnais – Bourgogne with a southern accent
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/the-m-connais-bourgogne-with-a-southern-accent/article_abe87012-5795-52f4-b2b9-34e5c7436a15.html
Eiko's Own Allison Hallum – A Taste of the Good Life in The Napa Valley
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/eikos-own-allison-hallum/
The Sweet Spots – Napa Valley's Best Desserts
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-best-desserts/
Vintage Sweet Shoppe – Handmade Chocolates and Wine Tasting Bar
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/vintage-sweet-shoppe/
MUST Machining and Fabrication – Beating the Odds Thanks to the Local Community
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/must-machining-and-fabrication/
LIV + GRACE SKINCARE -– Bridging the Gap between Beauty and Wellness
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/liv-grace-skincare/
Suisun Valley – Petite Sirah and Beyond
https://winebulletin.net/suisun-valley-petite-sirah-and-beyond/
Bazán Cellars – Essence of Grape Growing in a Bottle
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-bazan-cellars/
Bourgogne Holiday Traditions, Memories, and Menus
https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/traditionsfwt/26
Contra Costa’s Del Barba Ranch and Louie’s Block Quest for Survival
https://winebulletin.net/contra-costas-del-barba-ranch/
West Won Bread -–The Family Bakery that Won Over the Napa Community
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-west-won-bread/
Caprio Cellars -– Homage to Family and Love of Wine
https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/october_2021/8
Robert Biale Vineyards -– Perfecting California Classics, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/robert-biale-vineyards/
Three Oregon AVAs in a Day
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/three-oregon-avas-in-a-day/article_17a72ab6-f5f8-5336-b15e-68c5ba102922.html
Napa Palisades Saloon -– Expanding and Elevating their Game
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-palisades-saloon-elevating-their-game/
Empress M – A Feast for All Senses
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napas-empress-m-a-feast-for-all-senses/
Fleetwood – Celebrating Wood-Fired Inspired Cuisine and the Calistoga Community
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/fleetwood-napas-wood-fired-cuisine/
Eiko's – Celebrating Ten Years Serving the Napa Community
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/eikos-celebrating-ten-years-serving-the-napa-community/
Cornucopia – Napa Valley's Best Vegetarian and Vegan
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-best-vegetarian-and-vegan/
Pedroncelli's storyteller, Julie St. John and the Vino in my Dino
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/pedroncellis-storyteller-julie-st-john-and-the-vino-in-my-dino/article_a26e98ce-c8b7-529d-9f46-9ca4b0113ab8.html
Wine grape residue as food? UC Davis scientists are studying the possibilities
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/wine-grape-residue-as-food-uc-davis-scientists-are-studying-the-possibilities/article_604bd3a9-77ab-5f53-94fb-2e2dad8844e0.html
Travel writers share favorite local wines and wineries (Contributor)
https://fwtmagazine.com/travel-writers-share-favorite-local-wines-and-wineries/
Nova Cadamatre: The busy life of a bi-coastal winemaker
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/nova-cadamatre-the-busy-life-of-a-bi-coastal-winemaker/article_549ee812-96fc-5d95-b41f-0d8d9149afab.html
Bucket List – Napa Valley's Best Fried Chicken and Wings
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-best-fried-chicken-and-wings/
A Day at the Oxbow – Napa’s Culinary Marketplace – To Gather or To Go
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/a-day-at-the-oxbow/
Pickleball – Napa Valley’s Fastest Growing Sport
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/pickleball/
Go-to Recipes for Spring and Summer Gatherings (Contributor)
https://fwtmagazine.com/go-to-recipes-for-spring-and-summer-gatherings/
The Egg Lady of Hen Pen Farms
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/the-egg-lady-of-hen-pen-farms/article_0d639824-103e-5897-9205-36c6f0c4354d.html
Let's do Brunch – Best of Napa Valley
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/lets-do-brunch/
Paper Napan Walkabouts – A Tasteful Art Walk Through Downtown Napa
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/paper-napan-walkabouts/
First & Franklin Marketplace – Downtown Napa’s Go-To Deli, Wine Shop and Market
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/first-and-franklin-marketplace/
La Vie en Rose: Madeleine’s Macarons – How a Valentine's gift, fatherhood and a pandemic created a career for one Napa Valley family
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/la-vie-en-rose-madeleine-s-macarons-how-a-valentines-gift-fatherhood-and-a-pandemic/article_5e45263d-99d0-5c7b-b895-98b8151c2e9f.html
The many wines of Roussillon
https://napavalleyregister.com/the-many-wines-of-roussillon/article_c3494cfb-3970-5cc9-ad34-aeea712c7770.html
Ace & Vine: The BIG DEAL in Napa
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/ace-vine/
Heritage Eats: Tripling Their Love and Commitment to Napa’s Community
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/heritage-eats/
Napa Palisades Saloon and Beer Company: Moving Full Steam Ahead
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-palisades-saloon-and-beer-company/
Burger Nirvana! Napa Valley's Best Burgers
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-best-burgers/
iPOKEshack brings a taste of Hawaii to Napa
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/ipokeshack-brings-a-taste-of-hawaii-to-napa/article_efc7d8dc-19aa-5669-ad02-bfa5b2578e8f.html
All I Want for the Holidays...(What's on your list?) (contributor)
https://fwtmagazine.com/all-i-want-for-the-holidays-whats-on-your-list/
California Brandy House brings the state's “native spirit” to Napa
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/california-brandy-house-brings-the-states-native-spirit-to-napa/article_80a6ee70-2127-5606-9470-c3660bf0b4be.html
Team Madrigal — unlikely first-responders
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/team-madrigal-unlikely-first-responders/article_6ce9b83c-570a-53a0-bc20-da5ccfe60e5d.html
That's Amore! Napa Valley's Best Pizza
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/napa-valleys-best-pizza/
Locals and Tourists Enjoy Free Rides in Downtown Napa
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/downtown-napa-rides/
The Beer Guys in Wine Country
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/the-beer-guys-in-wine-country/article_3acf8af7-9be9-5a29-8ee8-92ea3637ba71.html
A virtual trip through Chablis
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/a-virtual-trip-through-chablis/article_4fe29efb-ebf7-570b-9ae9-a0cae157514b.html
Food Trucks: Napa Valley's Street Food
https://www.napavalleylifemagazine.com/food-trucks-napa-valleys-street-food/
Matt Parish: Balancing the art, science and business of winemaking
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/matt-parish-balancing-the-art-science-and-business-of-winemaking/article_5f2b4439-68dc-56fa-b9fb-0fc3a5aeb619.html
Trying out wine tasting at Charles Krug
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/trying-out-wine-tasting-at-charles-krug/article_c223e91d-4ec5-5707-8776-a8e5dd618451.html
Bar Lucia now open in Napa at the Oxbow Public Market
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/bar-lucia-now-open-in-napa-at-the-oxbow-public-market/article_0c81fa09-5333-50eb-b096-8d03e4753bd5.html
Mourvèdre and its fans
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/mourv-dre-and-its-fans/article_9a9a370f-bd74-5bee-92b4-9e4f5bf3674c.html
La Cheve: A little piece of Mexico in Napa's Old Adobe
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/la-cheve-a-little-piece-of-mexico-in-napas-old-adobe/article_0cfc12aa-cb74-53fe-b3de-8522319090d7.html
Chefs at Home: Archetype's Cauliflower Steak
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/chefs-at-home-archetypes-cauliflower-steak/article_02de1a2b-551b-58c8-a31b-94dcebdbc2d3.html
Madrigal Family Winery offers SIP (Shelter-in-Place) sanity tasting kit
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/madrigal-family-winery-offers-sip-shelter-in-place-sanity-tasting-kit/article_4d55b2b4-3e8f-5be0-9202-90c490d7cec1.html
Should Your Winery Engage a PR Agency to Amplify Its Message?
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2020/05/05/should-your-winery-engage-a-pr-agency-to-amplify-its-message
Chefs at Home: The authentic Mexican dishes of Mercadito
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/chefs-at-home-the-authentic-mexican-dishes-of-mercadito/article_9afcc869-9cff-550c-a99f-8c204df2b4d7.html
Local exercise options offered online
https://napavalleyregister.com/community/local-exercise-options-offered-online/article_5d236ee9-6008-57df-bee6-09ead4e56785.html
Chefs at Home: Keeping the community spirit up
https://napavalleyregister.com/chefs-at-home-keeping-the-community-spirit-up/article_30a272ed-0b49-5ca7-b00d-31eadb8c3846.html
Going home -- or trying to -- during a pandemic
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/going-home----or-trying-to----during-a-pandemic/article_a71636ff-638a-56dc-b79b-653d1988bfa5.html
The hidden gems of Lake County
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/the-hidden-gems-of-lake-county/article_dbf630e6-0d25-5a81-8369-1a6940f15b39.html
Napa couple celebrates the seasons
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/napa-couple-celebrates-the-sesons/article_1828b23a-ef7c-5b0d-b85c-ad1a9956b03a.html
Yeehaw Coffee: a 'misfit artist, cowboy persona' creates a jolt of caffeine for the masses, one cup at a time
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/yeehaw-coffee-a-misfit-artist-cowboy-persona-creates-a-jolt/article_15637c5c-3410-536a-a7d1-10d558fb97da.html
Team Espiritu -- A husband and wife team of sous chefs thrive at Charlie Palmer Steak Napa
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/team-espiritu----a-husband-and-wife-team/article_a46af265-6203-5c94-8d6d-26b83f1b8a78.html
Patagonia is emerging as a notable producer of pinot noir
https://napavalleyregister.com/wine/patagonia-is-emerging-as-a-notable-producer-of-pinot-noir/article_f326a0e4-1800-5b56-8ff2-0087d30da418.html
'Foodtopia' in the Blue Ridge Mountains: Asheville, North Carolina
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/foodtopia-in-the-blue-ridge-mountains-asheville-north-carolina/article_d20122ff-e713-595b-a8f7-e4776836c023.html
Le Paris Café opens in Napa
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/le-paris-cafe-opens-in-napa/article_62c73652-7a45-5798-8acd-ce8c2d507d07.html
The New Siam Thai House in Napa
https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/the-new-siam-thai-house-in-napa/article_77b00163-d874-5cd4-8347-38ce55acde1a.html
Reimagining Wine Packaging: Why the Wine Industry Needs to Think Outside the Box… and Bottle (Contributor)
https://medium.com/bdwa-summit/reimagining-wine-packaging-why-the-wine-industry-needs-to-think-outside-the-box-and-bottle-5b967b9fd5d5
Wine’s Most Inspiring People 2019: A Role Model and Advocate for Women in Leadership
https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2019/01/23/dina-opici-model-advocate-women-leadership
Excellent Hospitality Shows Direct Impact on Wine Sales
https://www.wineindustryadvisor.com/2018/03/14/excellent-hospitality-wine-sales