Industry veteran and Napa native, Elias Fernandez, has made wine at Shafer Vineyards for thirty-one years. A U.C. Davis grad...
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Ilona writes about wine, spirits, travel and culture focused on celebrating those in pursuit of excellence through vision and creativity. Her articles appeared in multiple food/beverage-focused and lifestyle publications. Ilona is one of the top wine and spirits social media influencers with a critical understanding of digital communication, branding and marketing.
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Daniel Daou, a man of vision and dedication, moved from war-torn Lebanon to Paris with his family in 1975. The...
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I first met Jean Hoefliger, Alpha Omega's winemaker, a while ago at a wine event. A tall man of great, yet not intimidating physical stature turned out to be a self-deprecating, soft spoken fellow with a broad smile and infectious laughter.
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