“Con el tiempo solo te acuerdas de las añadas difíciles”, recuerda Lulú Martínez Ojeda que le decía el Director General de Chateau Brane-Cantenac en...
As a Sommelier, we study and train to be the epitome of hospitality. Polished glassware, table set perfectly, wine decanted; there's a seat for anyone and if there’s wine, we're never at a loss...
“This lady knows more than I do”, I thought when I poured for the fit brunette and her friend at a tasting this past fall. As it turns out, I met Laura Williamson...
Everyone’s work experience is different but most industries including wine are overrun by men. but in Miami, they have women and incredibly inclusive groups of people, who are excited to show off a new...
The first time I met Emily and Jody Towe of J°Brix was also the first time I tasted my first natural wine. They had brought their 2015 “Coucou” Counoise to The Rose for us...
These are stories of sexual harassment. Stories that three women experienced while working in the food and beverage industry that were shared with CampestreMAG, protected in anonymity, to shed a light on harassment in...
“Supply chain” is a newly adopted buzzword in our vocabulary these days. From manufacturing to food services, several industries have been disrupted by supply chain issues from the pandemic, including the wine industry.
According to...
Christian Gomez
Proprietor and Chef of WetStone
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Years in the industry: 35
How did you get involved with wine?
Through travel and WetStoneBegan with first wine valley trip to Napa back in 2002
What did you...
We think Escondido has great potential as a wine lover’s destination.
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Tijuana isn’t simply a border town, but a city with rich history and distinct districts—not just the touristica main drag.
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Visiting Rancho Guejito is a bit like a trip to Oz. It’s magical, inspiring and fun.
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San Diego, meet Juerie and Paul of Clos Wine Shop. Juerie and Paul, meet San Diego.
What inspired the move to SD?
J: I've lived in NYC for most of my life and I wanted...
a Conversation with Jaime Goode
Interview by Tony (Bubbles) Mahavier
Jamie Goode, Ph.D., is a London-based, former biologist-turned-internationally recognized wine journalist, whose work has been featured in The World of Fine Wine, Decanter, Sommelier Journal, Harpers--you...
Last year, Jamie Goode published his book, Flawless: Understanding Faults in Wine. Written for the layperson and wine professional, it’s a boon of information on the world of wine imperfections. Making wine is incredibly...
It’s mid-November and the small town of Beaujeu, France is buzzing with activity as residents make preparations for their annual five-day festival, Les Sarmentelles. The celebration spans four decades and is one of many...
It seems nowadays that oak and wine are spoken about in the same breath whenever a bottle is opened. With so much conversation about it, oak is still grossly misunderstood, vilified, or praised.
Oak can...
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Escondido in Spanish means “hidden”, which, at this time, is appropriate because the city’s best days as a wine destination are ahead of us. Incorporated in 1888, it is one of San Diego...
It’s 5:30 a.m. at the Rancho Guejito Vineyard. A cool morning breeze nestles into the San Pasqual Valley as a dozen crew members finish picking Grenache grapes, an hour ahead of schedule. As the...
Jon Bonné has spoken for the palates who favor balance and subtlety for almost two decades. Currently the Senior Contributing Editor for Punch, he spent over ten years as the wine editor for the San Francisco...
For the longest time, Champagne has been the beverage-of-choice for celebrations and for many, still is. But most of us can’t fork over a couple of Benjis for four glasses of wine, so we’re...
I first met Alice Feiring when she flew to San Diego to participate in our first natural wine festival, Nat Diego. She had graciously agreed to join us and perform a book signing for...
