A Balanced Glass

"I work to build a more resilient wine industry in an effort to future proof the continued success of the Willamette through expanding the varietal landscape and planting later ripening varieties that suit the changing climate." ???? This sentiment is from this week's community profile - Bree Stock MW, Director of Bree Stock MW Wine consulting, owner and winemaker of Limited Addition Wines and Constant Crush advisors. ? Cathy connects with Bree to uncover what makes her tick, how she keeps it together, and why Jeff Bridges is a personal fave of hers. (The Dude abides!) Dive into Bree's full profile on the ABG website?under "Community Profiles" and hear more about her wine journey. link in the comments section. ?? P.S. Want early access to these stories? Subscribe to our newsletter and have them delivered straight to your inbox! #womeninwine #OregonWine #SustainableWine #winemaker #entrepreneur

It’s Women’s History Month, and to celebrate, we are sharing the stories from the “Founders + Disruptors: Turning Ideas into Action” panel from the recent Women in Craft conference presented by SommCon Conference & Beverage Expo. Thanks to the entrepreneurial women who shared their stories and lessons from the building their companies in the very competitive beverage alcohol market: Neeta Mittal - LXV Wines Michelle Martáin - LMA Wines Gitte "Gigi" Schr?der - Seiers Scandinavian Bitters Joy Merrilees - Shannon Family of Wines & High Chaparral Spirits Dayna Turcotte - Laurel Canyon Spirits Check out the full story over at abalancedglass.com and let us know what you think! Link to story in comments. For the month of March, SommCon is offering on-demand replays of the Women in Craft summit for $49. Head over to the website to learn more and sign up. #wineandspirits #entrepreneur #winelife #womenincraft #sommcon #tenacity #opportunity

Anyone else out there a fan of midday naps and solo dates? You’re in luck! This week we catch up with Justine Osilla , winemaker and owner of Kabayan Wines to discus why ‘solo dates’ are a much-needed respite from the craziness of a life making, selling and building her own wine brand. Justine also shares her perspective on the challenges of harvest, how art and culture inform her winemaking, and her favorite Maya Angelou quote. You can read her full story on the website HERE: https://lnkd.in/gWNVxiGW #winemaker #kabayanwine #womeninwine #selfcare

Our latest story is live, and let’s face it, staying productive in today’s world can be a challenge (!). This week, we dive into a time management technique that will boost your productivity and help you stay on track. Jessica Waugh swears by this technique for her wine studies clients as it can be a game-changer for anyone looking to up their study focus, or just to help get sh*t done. For newsletter subscribers, we also catch up with Justine Osilla winemaker and owner of Kabayan Wines to discuss the challenges of harvest, how art and culture inform her winemaking, and why ‘solo dates’ are a much-needed respite from the craziness of wine life. There’s also tons of news reading, and a fabulous day-off-drink to satisfy your tastebuds. Want to receive these FRESH insights directly in your inbox every two weeks? Drop a comment or subscribe over at the site. #timemanagement #productivityhacks #worklifebalance #focus #wellness

Our first story for 2025 is live, and global news and events can be (understandably) enough to drag you down and feeling low. This week, Cathy shares her go-to toolkit for breaking free from the 'funk'. From simple shifts to powerful practices, here’s some surefire ways to shake it off and settle. Remember, if you want to receive FRESH stories direct to your IN box every two weeks, drop a comment or subscribe over at the site. #toolkit #selfcare #balance #wellbeing #winebusiness

As we begin the 2025 year, our deepest condolences and love is with the communities impacted by the devastating wildfires currently impacting Los Angeles. While there are many (many!) needy causes, below is a short list of hospitality and community-focused organizations you may want to support with your time or financial donations. United Sommeliers Foundation (https://lnkd.in/gtT-vyQ?) has opened emergency funding for wine and hospitality professionals whose employment has been impacted by the ongoing wildfires. Mutual Aid LA (https://mutualaidla.org/)?has compiled an extensive spreadsheet resource, published in multiple languages, detailing donation needs, volunteer opportunities, shelter locations and needs:? (https://lnkd.in/g-mBnsKZ) World Central Kitchen ?(https://lnkd.in/g5kTGrVt) is again feeding families and first responders who are on the frontlines. Finally, this spreadsheet details more than thirty GoFundMe requests for hospitality and wine professionals and groups impacted by the wildfires:?https://lnkd.in/gd2g9cZk While the main fire fronts are starting to be contained, the recovery efforts will continue for months, so it's never too late to check in on those friends, colleagues and community members in the LA area to offer them support. A kind shoulder, a phone call or an offer of support can make a difference to the lives of those who have lost everything. Donate your time or efforts if you can. We love you, LA. Xoxox Rebecca Hopkins | Cathy Huyghe | Marshall Jones | Rachel DelRocco Terrazas #LAWildfires #community #hospitality #support #sommelier

Sneaking in under the radar of the end of 2024, Rachel DelRocco Terrazas shares her love letter to ALL the dedicated, hard-working, talented (and understandably exhausted) hospitality pros grinding it out through yet another Holiday season. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do in an incredibly taxing time of year. We appreciate you! Extra BIG love to those ABG community folks — Scott Ota, Tonya Pitts, Amy Currens and Stephanie Wills who stepped away from their insane schedules to share their own practices for keeping their s&*^t together and get a sliver of self-care in over this season. Finally, a BIG thanks to you all, dear ABG readers who continue to shape and inspire this community with your contributions, messages, connections and support. We love YOU BIG TIME. Wishing you all a peaceful and calm end to the year. Looking forward to seeing you in 2025! Love, Team ABG cc Tonya Pitts | Amy Currens | Scott Ota | Stephanie Willis #hospitality #restaurantlife #community #selfcare

In our final Community profile for 2024, we sit down with Duncan Shouler, winemaking consultant and Director of Innovation for Giesen Group Limited. The driving-palate force behind their acclaimed non-alcoholic range, Duncan shares his journey from marine biology to winemaking, why holding his breath underwater in an unheated pool is meditative (!!) and his passion for reimagining the NOLO wine category. Check out Duncan's story on A Balanced Glass! #winemaker #NoLow #GiesenWines #MindfulDrinking #WineandWellness #Innovation cc Helen Gregory | Marilyn Krieger | Opici Wines and Spirits | Rebecca Hopkins

The holidays can be magical—or overwhelming. ?Whether they feel like "holidays" or "hellidays" for you, this week guest contributor, Jennifer Thomas, M.A. explores five ways to navigate the season with grace and balance. We wish you all, dear community, a peaceful, safe and supportive holiday season. Much love, Team ABG #community #holidays #winelife #balance #ABalancedGlass

A welcome breath of fresh air on the wine and health debate. Great reporting from Felicity Carter on the latest NASEM report affirming the benefits of moderate drinking. Read the story over at WineBusiness Monthly #moderation #winebusiness #abalancedglass