The Cab Franc Champions of Paso Dracaena Wines, a winery and tasting room in Paso Robles, was founded by self-proclaimed science dorks and husband-wife duo, Lori and Michael. They have built their brand around their passions – Cabernet Franc and Weimaraners. Dracaena should be the first stop for anyone looking for a very dog-friendly tasting…
A Convo with Caitlin Mueller: Events & Hospitality Coordinator For our first Women in Wine Wednesday feature, Caitlin Mueller, Events & Hospitality Coordinator at a family-run winery in Paso Robles shares what she loves about her job – and how she got there. “I was one of the only girls at my first internship and…
The Woman Winemaking Duo of Guardian Cellars Katie O’Brien, 54, and Lauryn Ness, 26, are the powerhouse production team at Guardian cellars in Washington State, responsible for making 10,000 cases a year. Guardian Cellars is owned by Jerry Riener, cop and head winemaker, and Jennifer Sullivan, reporter and “tasting room referee.” Lauryn Ness (left) and Katie…
A Story and Conversation with Walla Walla’s Tess Cantrell Tess Cantrell is a born and raised Walla Walla, Washington local and has witnessed the growth of her community firsthand. She is a young mother, student, intern, and mentor in the wine industry. “At first it was intimidating, but seeing women thrive in the male-driven industry has been…
Spicy Vines: A Woman’s Empowerment Story A story of “Yes She Can” by Crystalyn Hackett on how she pursued her dream of starting a winery, but not just any winery – Spicy Vines, a fun, approachable, and straight-up down to earth winery making some kick-ass wines in Healdsburg, CA. Someone once asked me, “don’t you…
The Key to Winery Marketing By Ken Abbott, Winery Consultant, Woodinville Winery Services Ken fell in love with the wine industry at 19, and eventually became the GM and winemaker at a family winery. With his help in building every aspect of the business, the winery went on to win over 100 medals and 90+…
A Weekend in Whidbey Located just a 20 minute ferry ride from the Mukilteo ferry terminal, Whidbey Island is an ideal Pacific Northwest day trip. Pack a windbreaker, stand on the deck and let the sea breeze catch your hair. Once on the island, take a short drive from the ferry terminal to the charming…
The Best Wineries For Non-Alcoholic Wine & Verjus Dry January is (finally) coming to a close. Maybe you participated this year or were simply influenced by those around you to drink less. Either way, it is likely that you stumbled upon some non-alcoholic wines – whether that be in a glass or just an ad….
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Choosing the Right POS for Your Winery Restaurant Toast, Square, Clover – if you have been researching which Restaurant POS system is best you have likely stumbled across these popular names. They are affordable, understand the restaurant industry, and may even come with their own hardware capable of withstanding heat and grease. If you are…