by Sean Ludford | Mar 9, 2010 | Wine
Recently, I the opportunity to chat with Justin Taylor, third generation of the Taylor family and current brand ambassador of Wakefield wines. I think that you will be as informed and entertained as I was with his candid and thoughtful answers to our questions. BevX – Is it odd to see Wakefield on labels of wine that is known to you and your home...
by Sean Ludford | Aug 9, 2008 | Wine
BevX on the Road in California Having been in the drinks business for 20 plus years I guess that you could say that I have developed a keen skeptic’s posture that at times drifts toward the cynical. My bovine excrement meter is fully engaged at all times and that’s a good thing, keeping me from being buried alive in the stuff at times. When...
by Sean Ludford | Mar 9, 2008 | Wine
The Louis Martini Winery is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Recently I caught up with winemaker, Michael Martini, to continue a conversation the two of us had over steaks and Martini Cabernet in Chicago last month. For those who have had their image of a winemaker created by TV or the movies, Michael Martini will likely break that mold. Mike is one of the most...