Building an Import Empire with a Family Winery Portfolio
Quintessential Wines bucks tradition by working solely with family-run wineries around the world
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.
Quintessential Wines bucks tradition by working solely with family-run wineries around the world
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