In this season of gratitude, we’re inspired by stories that remind us why wine matters beyond the glass💫
Dave McIntyre’s latest WineLine Substack highlights Janie Brooks Heuck of @brookswinery who stepped in to carry forward her brother Jimi’s dream after his unexpected passing in 2004 and helped build Brooks into a pillar of the Willamette Valley.
From championing Riesling and biodynamics to founding the Wine Atlas Collective, Janie continues to lead with purpose and community.
And now, a new chapter begins: Jimi’s son, and Janie’s nephew, Pascal is returning home after working harvests in France to join his family winery.
We’re grateful to share a collective built on resilience, collaboration, and family, and we’re honored to raise a glass to Brooks and to every winery keeping their story alive🍷
🔗 Read the full feature on WineLine @dmwine
📷 @brookswinery
#WineAtlasCollective #BrooksWinery #WineLine #FamilyOwnedWineries #GiveThanks #WineCommunity #Riesling #BiodynamicWine #WineStory #WAC
Catena Alta Malbec 2000, from Angélica’s old vines vineyard.
Color: Ruby, with some brick; more brick on the rim, showing its age. Nose: Quiet, then herbal with woodsy - forest character, then spice — fenugreek. Palate: Toffee. Dried fruit compote, wood tannins apparent on finish, though not overwhelming. — Dave McIntyre
Catena Alta Malbec 2000, del viñedo de vides antiguas, Angélica.
Color: Rubí, con algo de ladrillo; más ladrillo en el borde, mostrando su edad.
Nariz: Sutil al principio, luego herbal con un carácter amaderado — de bosque — y luego especias, como fenogreco. Paladar: Toffee. Compota de frutos secos, taninos de la madera presentes en el final, aunque no abrumadores. — Dave McIntyre
#OldVintages #CatenaZapata #Mendoza #Malbec
I don’t normally do these chain-mail posts, but Joey Ledford and Eliot Brenner inspired me to dig up this chestnut
To all professionals (and retirees) in the journalism, film, television, theatre, entertainment, and arts world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture, no description. The goal is to flood social media with our profession. Copy the text and post a pic on YOUR page.
