BRIAN SMITH, FINKE'S WIDOW Sparkling wine has always been a passion of mine. I love to drink Champagne, but oddly enough I can rarely afford Champagne and tend to choose other styles in in the sub $20 price range. This project has been a quest to see what's possible.. Read more

For obvious reasons, we at Winc are loving Eva Longoria’s new wine-inspired collection for The Limited. So we jumped at the chance to chat with the actress and entrepreneur about work, wine and everything in between.  Hi, Eva.. Read more

Fresh, seasonal produce and free-range meats are in, while TV dinners are most definitely out. And the best place to stock up on these goods is at your local farmers market. Luckily, gatherings that celebrate local wares can now be found from New York to Los Angeles. Check out the country’s best.. Read more

A conversation with République's Chef Walter Manzke It’s nearly impossible to visit République — beloved Los Angeles, California chef Walter Manzke’s hyper seasonal, all day bistro — and eat the exact same dish twice.. Read more

RYAN ZOTOVICH, OBJET D’ART I grew up on the central coast of California in a town called Los Osos, which is just south of Morro Bay and just west of San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo is equally positioned between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It’s prime grape growing region. I wanted to work outside.. Read more

Winc Director of Winemaking Ryan Zotovich and Chief Wine Officer Brian Smith take a few moments to share a bottle and some stories about their love for winemaking. [6:16 PM] B: Hi Ryan. R: Hi Brian.. Read more

Anything but a typical varietal, now is the time to try American-grown Blaufränkisch, a native Austrian grape that’s notoriously fickle, sensitive to terroir, and one that prefers higher heat to reach optimal ripeness.. Read more