WineInk: Davis Estates — a Napa experience
The Napa Valley is home to hundreds of wineries. And, while I try, it is hard to keep track of all the various entities that produce wine in the region. So, it is always a...
Kelly J. Hayes
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WineInk: Why wine tastes differently
There are no bad questions in wine. But I was a bit taken aback by a question asked by a young man who found out I write about wine. He had been a guest at...
WineInk: A savvy choice for spring
What is your favorite white wine? Do you long for a hearty glass of a rich chardonnay? Perhaps an easy drinking pinot grigio from Italy or a pinot gris from France is your go-to this...
WineInk: Wine supports mental wellness initiatives
Wine has long been a tool for philanthropy. Perhaps most famously, the Hospices de Beaune in Burgundy has held an annual wine auction since 1859 to raise money to support the local hospital. Napa Valley...
WineInk: Wine’s negative numbers
When you write a weekly wine column, inspiration can flow from a number of places. Usually, it’s a great bottle of wine or a compelling story about a winemaker or sommelier who sparks the fire....
WineInk: Wine geek heaven
We are still a couple of months away from the weekend of the 43rd Food & Wine Classic in Aspen (June 19-21), but the early-bird list of presenters and seminars is already on the Classic...
WineInk: Amara — A passion project in Carbondale
Most restaurants are born from commerce. But Amara Kitchen and Wine Bar, a new restaurant in Carbondale, was conceived from love. A love of hospitality, community, food and, of course, a love of wine that...
WineInk: Buy a bottle or by the glass?
We’ve all been there: You’re meeting friends for dinner, and the host shows you to your table. Before you have even had the time to say your hellos, the server shows up, introduces themself and...
WineInk: A Taste of Vail, April 1-4
While it may feel more like summer than spring here in the Roaring Fork Valley, we are still a long way from Aspen’s unofficial summer kickoff: the Food & Wine Classic. This year’s event, the...
WineInk: Sprazzo flashes in Carbondale
There is a new place in a familiar space in Carbondale that is a must-visit this spring for lovers of the food and wines of Italy. Sprazzo, which means “flash” in Italian, has lit up...