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Looking Forward: Mia Mascarin and the Unconventional Grape
Joining her father in 2010 after over two decades in the energy industry before that, Mia Mascarin became the fourth generation in the family...
Perfectly Paired, Chef Craig Wilmer and Auteur Wines
On March 1, chef Craig Wilmer officially stepped into a new role as executive estate chef at Auteur Wines.
It’s a natural fit, bringing his...
Karen Francis DeGolia Rediscovers Her Vineyard Calling
The story of Limerick Lane Cellars is anything but simple or expected. But through the twists and turns of the label’s evolution, the fact...
Stirring the Pot: Chef Michael Reyes Does What he Loves
Two decades ago, Bruce Hill and Bill Higgins first opened Picco in Larkspur, which has become one of Marin’s most enduring culinary landmarks.
For the...
Garage to Vineyard, the Hamiltons Persevere
Lindsay and Greg Hamilton first met in Glasgow, Scotland, where Greg was working as a wine merchant and Lindsay was visiting from California.
Marriage, moving...
Roots in the Community: Dorrances Make a Difference
Proprietors of BloodRoot Wines, Kelly and Noah Dorrance have been organizing an annual music and wine festival called The Ramble, as a fundraiser benefitting GIFFORDS,...
Apples to Wine: Pete Soergel Finds His Way
Raised on a 400-acre farm, Pete Soergel grew up immersed in agriculture alongside his father and grandfather, learning that farming demands equal parts intuition,...
Shake It Up: Natalia Faustino Makes a Mean Margarita
As a founding member of the Banquets Bar team at Montage Healdsburg, Natalia Faustino was recruited by Little Saint’s founding executive bar director, Matt...