Brothers Stuart and Charles Smith are the vineyard managers and winemakers of Smith-Madrone Winery. Also in the family attic is the Fetherolf family, German farmers from the Palatinate region, who came to America on the Good Ship Thistle in 1730. The name for the winery came as a tribute to the Smith brothers who pursued their dream and to the Madrone trees which distinguish the property.In May 1971, with a partnership of family and friends, Stuart Smith bought the 'terroir' which today is...

Brothers Stuart and Charles Smith are the vineyard managers and winemakers of Smith-Madrone Winery. Also in the family attic is the Fetherolf family, German farmers from the Palatinate region, who came to America on the Good Ship Thistle in 1730. The name for the winery came as a tribute to the Smith brothers who pursued their dream and to the Madrone trees which distinguish the property.In May 1971, with a partnership of family and friends, Stuart Smith bought the 'terroir' which today is...

Brothers Stuart and Charles Smith are the vineyard managers and winemakers of Smith-Madrone Winery. Also in the family attic is the Fetherolf family, German farmers from the Palatinate region, who came to America on the Good Ship Thistle in 1730. The name for the winery came as a tribute to the Smith brothers who pursued their dream and to the Madrone trees which distinguish the property.In May 1971, with a partnership of family and friends, Stuart Smith bought the 'terroir' which today is...

Today, were sharing an episode of When Magic Happens, a new podcast from WBEZ Chicago, where intergenerational convos of love and laughter collide. In this episode were discussing ambition.Weve all heard the tired saying be twice as good to get half. This week Cheryle, Jennifer and Taylor talk about weaponized ambition and finding motivation at different phases in life. Then, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx reflects on her political journey, the battles shes fought behind closed doors...

Today, we’re sharing an episode of When Magic Happens, a new podcast from WBEZ Chicago, where intergenerational convos of love and laughter collide. In this episode we’re discussing ambition.We’ve all heard the tired saying “be twice as good to get half.” This week Cheryle, Jennifer and Taylor talk about weaponized ambition and finding motivation at different phases in life. Then, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx reflects on her political journey, the battles she’s fought behind closed...

Today, we’re sharing an episode of When Magic Happens, a new podcast from WBEZ Chicago, where intergenerational convos of love and laughter collide. In this episode we’re discussing ambition.We’ve all heard the tired saying “be twice as good to get half.” This week Cheryle, Jennifer and Taylor talk about weaponized ambition and finding motivation at different phases in life. Then, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx reflects on her political journey, the battles she’s fought behind closed...

Today, we’re sharing an episode of When Magic Happens, a new podcast from WBEZ Chicago, where intergenerational convos of love and laughter collide. In this episode we’re discussing ambition. We’ve all heard the tired saying “be twice as good to get half.” This week Cheryle, Jennifer and Taylor talk about weaponized ambition and finding motivation at different phases in life. Then, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx reflects on her political journey, the battles she’s fought behind closed...

Alice Achayo is the founder and owner of the Wine Linguist. A company focused on amplifying global cuisines in the wine industry, shifting the the language and culture of wine to increase accessibility to diverse wine drinkers, and raising awareness around the work of winemakers and vineyards stewards. Before starting the Wine Linguist, Alice worked as a sales consultant for a distributor, calling on both off and on-premise clients. Her passion and belief in food and wine’s ability to connect...

Alice Achayo is the founder and owner of the Wine Linguist. A company focused on amplifying global cuisines in the wine industry, shifting the the language and culture of wine to increase accessibility to diverse wine drinkers, and raising awareness around the work of winemakers and vineyards stewards. Before starting the Wine Linguist, Alice worked as a sales consultant for a distributor, calling on both off and on-premise clients. Her passion and belief in food and wines ability to connect...

Alice Achayo is the founder and owner of the Wine Linguist. A company focused on amplifying global cuisines in the wine industry, shifting the the language and culture of wine to increase accessibility to diverse wine drinkers, and raising awareness around the work of winemakers and vineyards stewards. Before starting the Wine Linguist, Alice worked as a sales consultant for a distributor, calling on both off and on-premise clients. Her passion and belief in food and wine’s ability to connect...

Alice Achayo is the founder and owner of the Wine Linguist. A company focused on amplifying global cuisines in the wine industry, shifting the the language and culture of wine to increase accessibility to diverse wine drinkers, and raising awareness around the work of winemakers and vineyards stewards. Before starting the Wine Linguist, Alice worked as a sales consultant for a distributor, calling on both off and on-premise clients. Her passion and belief in food and wine’s ability to connect...

Rebecca is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and multi-award-winning author of five books. She fell in love with méthode champenoise in Sonoma, California, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family and founded the country's largest lavender company. (See Sonoma Lavender article in the New York Times.) Her book Lavender Fields of America was published in 2012 and a new edition in 2022. Since then, she has pursued decades of delicious research about champagne in the wine caves and...

Rebecca is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and multi-award-winning author of five books. She fell in love with mthode champenoise in Sonoma, California, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family and founded the country's largest lavender company. (See Sonoma Lavender article in the New York Times.) Her book Lavender Fields of America was published in 2012 and a new edition in 2022.Since then, she has pursued decades of delicious research about champagne in the wine caves and...

Rebecca is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and multi-award-winning author of five books. She fell in love with méthode champenoise in Sonoma, California, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family and founded the country's largest lavender company. (See Sonoma Lavender article in the New York Times.) Her book Lavender Fields of America was published in 2012 and a new edition in 2022.Since then, she has pursued decades of delicious research about champagne in the wine caves and...

Rebecca is a champagne geek, lavender farmer and multi-award-winning author of five books. She fell in love with méthode champenoise in Sonoma, California, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family and founded the country's largest lavender company. (See Sonoma Lavender article in the New York Times.) Her book Lavender Fields of America was published in 2012 and a new edition in 2022.Since then, she has pursued decades of delicious research about champagne in the wine caves and...

This week, Sarita, Glynis and Leslie recap their Juneteenth weekends and discuss all things blackness.  https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheaves Follow The Swirl Suite: [email protected] @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass Leslie @Vino301 Glynis @Vino_Noire

This week, Sarita, Glynis and Leslie recap their Juneteenth weekends and discuss all things blackness.https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheavesFollow The Swirl Suite:[email protected]@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

This week, Sarita, Glynis and Leslie recap their Juneteenth weekends and discuss all things blackness.https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheavesFollow The Swirl Suite:[email protected]@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Janelle Rucker, aka @Burgerandwines joins the Swirl Suite to discuss wine certifications. VinePair recently released an artlcle titled "Did I Waste My Time and Money on Wine Certifications?" by Sedale McCall. We dive into this article and give our candid opinions about wine certifications. Follow Janelle https://www.instagram.com/burgerandwines/ Vote for me as your Favorite Chef https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheaves  Follow The Swirl Suite: [email protected] @SwirlSuite...

Janelle Rucker, aka @Burgerandwines joins the Swirl Suite to discuss wine certifications. VinePair recently released an artlcle titled "Did I Waste My Time and Money on Wine Certifications?" by Sedale McCall. We dive into this article and give our candid opinions about wine certifications.Follow Janellehttps://www.instagram.com/burgerandwines/Vote for me as your Favorite Chefhttps://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheavesFollow The Swirl Suite:[email protected]@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita...

Janelle Rucker, aka @Burgerandwines joins the Swirl Suite to discuss wine certifications. VinePair recently released an artlcle titled "Did I Waste My Time and Money on Wine Certifications?" by Sedale McCall. We dive into this article and give our candid opinions about wine certifications.Follow Janellehttps://www.instagram.com/burgerandwines/Vote for me as your Favorite Chefhttps://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheavesFollow The Swirl Suite:[email protected]@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita...

Janelle Rucker, aka @Burgerandwines joins the Swirl Suite to discuss wine certifications. VinePair recently released an artlcle titled "Did I Waste My Time and Money on Wine Certifications?" by Sedale McCall. We dive into this article and give our candid opinions about wine certifications.Follow Janellehttps://www.instagram.com/burgerandwines/Vote for me as your Favorite Chefhttps://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheavesFollow The Swirl Suite:[email protected]@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita...

This week, Tanisha describes the services she provides for tourists visiting Paris and what her social life is like being a Black expat. I talk about being a wine tasting tutor for the first time and entering the My Favorite Chef competition. https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheaves Follow The Swirl Suite: [email protected] @SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.com Sarita @VineMeUp Tanisha @GirlMeetsGlass Leslie @Vino301 Glynis @Vino_Noire

This week, Tanisha describes the services she provides for tourists visiting Paris and what her social life is like being a Black expat. I talk about being a wine tasting tutor for the first time and entering the My Favorite Chef competition.https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheavesFollow The Swirl Suite:[email protected]@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

This week, Tanisha describes the services she provides for tourists visiting Paris and what her social life is like being a Black expat. I talk about being a wine tasting tutor for the first time and entering the My Favorite Chef competition.https://favchef.com/2023/sarita-cheavesFollow The Swirl Suite:[email protected]@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire