Sometimes a Great Notion
Summary: Founded in 1967 on the rugged slopes of Pritchard Hill, Chappellet Winery helped define Napa Valley mountain wines long before the area became iconic. Through vision, grit, and striking architecture, Donn and Molly Chappellet established a winery that remains...
In Pursuit of Beauty
What Matters When You Taste Wine By Karen MacNeil In this article, Karen MacNeil argues that wine tasting should focus less on technical analysis and more on emotional response. Rather than relying solely on tasting grids and flavor identification, MacNeil...
One Thing that’s Killing the Wine Industry
When Coravin entered the wine universe in 2013, the vinous planets realigned. Almost overnight you could order a glass of wine that cost $15, $25 or more, and know that the wine would be in perfect condition. It seemed like a huge boon for consumers and for the wine...
Behind the Scenes with a Professional Keynote Speaker
Summary:In this insightful blog, renowned keynote speaker and wine expert Karen MacNeil shares her most terrifying speaking experience—following a lineup of high-profile women including NBC’s Hoda Kotb and First Lady Laura Bush at a Fortune 100 leadership event....
What Makes Great Wine Great?
Summary: Wine lovers are captivated by a single elusive question: what makes a wine truly great? This essay explores the deeper dimensions of wine appreciation to come to an understanding of greatness. Drawing from her research as a book author and her executive wine...0.5
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