Virginia
Tastemaker: Diane Flynt, Foggy Ridge Cider
My “Tastemaker” series is dedicated to highlighting the true tastmakers in the North American beverage scene — not sommeliers, buyers…
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Pennsylvania
Tastemaker: Sarah Troxell, Galen Glen Vineyard & Winery
When I launched this site in the fall, expanding my ‘beat’ beyond the borders of New York, one of the…
New York
Tastemaker: Morten Hallgren, Ravines Wine Cellars
Every time that I taste the vintage of Ravines Wine Cellars dry riesling, my mind jumps right back to Morten…
New England
Tastemaker: Ethan Joseph, Shelburne Vineyard
Simply put, our visit to Shelburne Vineyard, was one of the surprising highlights of TasteCamp 2016: Vermont last year.…
New York
Tastemaker: Kelby Russell, Red Newt Cellars
Most of the winemakers I’ve met over the course of my time writing about wine have interesting backgrounds, but it’s…
New York
Tastemaker: Christopher Nicolson, Red Hook Winery
Christopher Nicolson, winemaker at Red Hook Winery, first introduced himself to me (via email) in the summer of 2006. He…
New England
Tastemaker: Deirdre Heekin, la garagista farm + winery
I don’t remember when I first heard about Deirdre Heekin who co-own la garagista farm + winery in Barnard, Vermont with her…
New York
Tastemaker: Nathan Kendall, N. Kendall Wines (New York)
I first heard the name Nathan Kendall when he was working at Ravines Wine Cellars several years ago. I don’t…
Ontario
Tastemaker: Brian Schmidt, Vineland Estates Winery (Ontario)
Like so many of the new people we encounter and befriend these days, I first met Brian Schmidt, winemaker and…
Michigan
Tastemaker: Coenraad Stassen, Brys Estate
This week’s Tastemaker is Coenraad (Coen) Stassen from Brys Estate. A native of South Africa, Coen is one of myriad winemakers across…