Lisa Swei, Co-owner & wearer of many hats Mike Metheny, Co-owner & winemaker As I’m fond of saying, a day without learning is a day wasted. Fortunately, writing this Winelight on Three of Cups Winery in Washington State more than fit the bill. Did you know “Three of Cups” is a card in a Tarot deck? Do you actually know what Tarot is…

Diane Sparks-Moore, Co-Founder Nathaniel Moore, Winemaker Tim Moore, in memoriam “Doing good holds the power to transform us on the inside, and then ripple out in ever-expanding circles that positively impact the world at large.” — Shari Arison It’s a concept as old as time: the notion that whatever you put out into the universe will come back to you…

Cristina Gonzales, Founder, Owner, & Winemaker If there are silver linings to be found in the Covid-19 pandemic, one of them is the recognition -long overdue -of the MANY essential workers in this country. Most of these people aren’t working the flashy, fancy, highly paid jobs. They’re the teachers, child care providers, nurses, janitorial staff, grocery…

Lisa Warr-King Packer, Founder & Winemaker “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For many of us, this was THE question of childhood. I remember putting a lot of thought into it and getting really stressed out when, at age 8, I JUST COULDN’T DECIDE what I wanted to be. Like it mattered…

A Sip Wines “Winelight” Elan Fayard, Proprietor We all have a “claim to fame,” right? Some are obviously more interesting/exciting than others. Arthur Fry, for example, invented the Post-It Note. Barack Obama was the first Black man to hold the office of US President. Mine is probably that I make excellent quick pickles, at least in my…

What do you get when you pair a wine scientist with a historically misunderstood wine region? …

March is Women’s History Month, and it’s a time to celebrate the achievements of the women who have overcome the odds and broken glass ceilings. In the wine industry, women are starting to break through everywhere, and that is something we should all raise a glass to. Up until the…

Eric Fullerton, Founder & Associate Winemaker Susanne Fullerton, Owner & General Manager Alex Fullerton, Owner & Winemaker It’s hard to argue with the idea of destiny when you hear the story behind Fullerton Wines, and even more so when you taste the wine. A first-generation, family-owned winery in the beautiful…

This week, I want to introduce you to AmByth Estate, a certified organic and biodynamic winery in Paso Robles, California and one of our beloved Sip Wines partners. …