Blog Archive
When Wine and Food Tells a Family Story: The Women Keeping Tradition Alive
Pictured Kathleen Inman and daughter Ashley Zanchelli of Inman Family Wines Wine carries something deeper than flavor—it holds family histories and whispers of generations past. In my TV segment this week, I shared the stories behind some extraordinary wines created by women who are carrying forward their family [...]
Beyond Pinot Grigio: A Wine Lover’s Guide to Crisp and Aromatic Italian White Wines for Spring and Summer
Spring is in the air, and while our thoughts might drift to lighter, brighter wines, are you stuck in a Pinot Grigio rut? It's time to expand your horizons and explore the dazzling (and often overlooked) world of other Italian white wines. Forget the predictable *cough cough: Chardonnay, [...]
Finding Humanity in a Glass: A Visual Story Inspired by Priest Ranch Sauvignon Blanc
Writing is how I express the artist in me. Over the years, wine has not only inspired poetry and short stories, but has become the central character in many of them. Writing about wine through a creative lens has helped me connect with it on a deeper level—and [...]
Wine Disrupted: A Women in Wine Experience at Bronzeville Winery
What Happens When You Lead with Passion (and Wine) Here’s what I’ve learned in my 12 years of working in wine: when sommeliers and educators introduce wine to consumers with only facts and technical information, we risk missing something essential—the wonder. Yes, the facts matter. [...]
Rethink Spring Reds with the Esporão Monte Velho Reserva Red Blend Debut
Springtime might conjure up visions of crisp whites, rosés, and the occasional skin-contact orange wine, but we're eager to escape that skittish, seasonal box that keeps us tethered to rigid rules and limits our sense of exploration. The reality? Spring is a sprawling, complex intersection of warmth and [...]
Sipping in the Sky: Inside Chicago’s Most Exclusive Women in Wine Event at Fioretta’s Penthouse
Celebrating Women in Wine at Fioretta’s Penthouse Recently, ShallWeWine, had the pleasure of attending the Women in Wine tasting event located in The Penthouse of Fioretta, organized by the DineAmic Hospitality team. This exclusive gathering brought together ten renowned women-focused wineries from esteemed vineyards in California to Italy [...]
Breaking Barriers: The Women Changing the Wine Industry
The wine industry is thought to have a level of grandeur when you consider royal families and aristocratic people indulged in the consumption of wine. Fast forward to the 21st century, wine is enjoyed by countless people from all walks of life. This March is Women’s History Month [...]
Three White Wines That Belong in Your Glass This Spring
Spring doesn’t just bloom. It reinforces the idea that change is inevitable, necessary, and oftentimes, invigorating. Unlike the arbitrary fresh start of the New Year, spring’s architecture is rooted in something a bit more tangible: the world itself waking up. Nature shakes off the weight of winter, stretching [...]
Uncorking Rioja’s Legacy: Exclusive Q&A with Ana Fabiano on Women Shaping Winemaking
Tags: Rioja, Women in Wine, Wine Culture, Spanish Wine, Winemaking Traditions, Terroir, Wine Q&A, Wine Tourism, Rioja Women's History Month, Wine Blog Discover the rich tapestry of Rioja's winemaking legacy in our exclusive Q&A with Ana Fabiano. In this insightful conversation, Ana shares her deep expertise on the [...]
