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As a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering travel, wine, food, spirits and culture, I’m not only keenly attuned to spotting trends, seeking discoveries and reporting on issues impacting our industry and beyond, but have a seasoned understanding of what audiences and consumers want, innovative means of delivering content and how tone and language impact engagement.
James Suckling Interviews: Carlo Mondavi
12 Wines to Serve When You Have Guests With Every Kind of Dietary Restriction
“If Zeus were to celebrate his earthly joys in any one place, this surely would be it.”
“One hour from the sparkling-wine region of Franciacorta, it’s a historic city where eating and drinking are as much a part of its heartbeat as Verdi or Missoni.”
“It should come as no surprise to anyone that for women working in the alcohol beverage space, sexism and harassment have been an intrinsic part of our education in and experience of the world in which we have built our careers.”
“Today, the island is fast getting its groove back, with a growing interest in the distinctive, terroir-driven wines that thrive here. ”
“I have visited [its] estate in Epernay, France. It was a magical experience.”
“Laura is an innovative winemaker and passionate advocate for the family business, Argentinean wine and quality, site-specific Malbec.”
-Argentine Vintner Dr. Laura Catena Discusses Harvest During a Crisis
“A rough, ancient carpet of volcanic rocks rolls toward an azure sea, dotted with twisted, knotted bird nests of vines.”
Susan Kostrzewa interviews the groundbreaking lifestyle blogger and model about the globetrotting life that exposed her to the world’s great wines, her favorite restaurants in New York City, and how wine keeps her beautiful inside and out.
—Wine Enthusiast Podcast: A Sip Session with Supermodel Veronica Webb
Susan Kostrzewa explores Seattle’s unique wine, food and cocktail experiences, interviewing bartenders and restaurateurs, and spotlighting cultural gems along the trail.
How can wine and spirits procedures navigate the current market? A panel discussion on how to stay nimble.
—The New Normal: Navigating the Present and Future of Wine Retail
“From the rough-hewn tables of third class, to the spacious decks of second, to the crystal-laden tables of first, the pours of the Titanic were the centerpieces of final conversations, plans and merriment for some 1,503 souls whose names would be made legend on that April 15 night.” (Foreword)
—The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style
Opus Vino | Co-Author
Opus Vino provides greater coverage to the wine world than any other illustrated wine book. Organized by country, and then broken down into regions, districts, and wineries, the book looks at more than 4,500 individual wineries, identifies each region's top producers and its rising stars, and entries cover the owner, grapes, wine styles, and their best wines.
1,000 Great Everyday Wines | Co-Author
With recommendations for more than 1,000 great-value bottles of wine that will be appreciated by wine drinkers at every level, 1,000 Great Everyday Wines tells you everything you need to know for buying and enjoying wine at an affordable price.
Literary Trips: Following in the Footsteps of Fame | Co-Author
Combining evocative biographies and useful travel tips to point travelers to the haunts and homes of famous writers, Literary Trips is a first in the world of thematic travelers tales.
The Wine Enthusiast Wine & Food Pairings Cookbook | Editor, Co-Author
With chapters that are organized by wine styles—from soft, easy reds to light, aromatic whites—this cookbook guides wine and food lovers to easily choose a wine and plan a delectable meal around it.