
Prestige-Ledroit Evolves with a Hands-On Approach
Two years after the death of Prestige Beverages founder Joey Smith, a new company rises to fulfill his vision
Kathleen Willcox is a journalist who writes about food, wine, beer, and popular culture; her work has appeared in VinePair, Edible Capital District, Bust magazine, and Gastronomica, and on United Stations Radio Networks, among other venues. She recently coauthored, with Tessa Edick, “Hudson Valley Wine: A History of Taste & Terroir.” She lives in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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