L.M. Archer

Breaking News: The Family Coppola Acquires Vista Hills Vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills

October 22, 2018

Breaking News: My inaugural story in Wine Business Monthly: The Family Coppola Acquires Vista Hills Vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills by L.M. Archer The Family Coppola has closed on the purchase of Vista Hills Vineyard in Dundee Hills, Oregon, a landmark acquisition that allies two respected wine families, expands borders, and underscores the company’s commitment to […]

It’s Haute: Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018

Super delighted to be featured in this article on the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction in Duvine Cycling + Adventure Co. by award-winning wine, food and travel writer Jill Barth. LINK HERE TO READ.

Got Artisan Honey? My Latest in South Bay Accent Magazine

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018

How Sweet it is Again Honeybees now seem to be making a comeback, giving South Bay residents a reason to appreciate just how sweet it is to have them buzzing among us again in full force. by L.M. Archer MORE THAN 70 PERCENT of the 100 plant species that account for 90 percent of the […]

My Latest Cover Story in Oregon Wine Press: Bubbling Brew – Sparkling bewitches Oregon industry

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Bubbling Brew Sparkling bewitches Oregon industry By L.M. Archer Sparkling wine demands time, toil and treasure. It’s also seductive as hell. Just ask Oregon winemakers. Already renowned for premium Pinot Noir, the state now threatens to outshine other wine regions in bubbles. Many ascribe this burgeoning fizz fame to a far-flung band of passionate winemakers […]

My Latest in @SevenFiftyDaily: 7 Tips for Building a Sparkling Wine List that Pops

September 11, 2018

7 Tips for Building a Sparkling Wine List that Pops From menu organization to pricing, here’s how to set your bubbly selection apart by L.M. Archer The sparkling-wine market is on a seemingly unquenchable climb. In 2016, U.S. consumption alone rose 6.6 percent, according to the 2017 Wine Handbook of the Beverage Information Group, with […]

The Hedonistic Taster: Mt. Beautiful Winery – North Canterbury, New Zealand

September 7, 2018September 8, 2018

The Hedonistic Taster by L.M. Archer Mt. Beautiful Winery – North Canterbury, New Zealand As a wine writer, It’s rare to desire every wine sampled in a tasting line-up. Yet each Mt. Beautiful Winery wine here elicits a hankering for more. Hats off to Mt. Beautiful winemaker Sam Weaver, a quiet leader in New Zealand’s […]

My Latest in Wines & Vines Magazine: “What’s Popping in Sparkling Wine Packaging”

September 1, 2018September 1, 2018

What’s Popping in Sparkling Wine Packaging As more wineries add a sparkler to their portfolios, they also aim to have that bottling stand out by L.M. Archer According to a 2017 Nielsen study, 71% of consumers don’t know what they want when they walk into a store looking to buy some wine. Nielsen concluded packaging […]

My Latest in Wines & Vines: Washington Barrel Auction Raises $251,500

August 17, 2018August 19, 2018

Washington Barrel Auction Raises $251,500 Largest total yet for trade-only barrel auction featuring unique wines from the state’s top wineries by L.M. Archer Woodinville, Wash.—The fourth annual Auction of Washington Wines private barrel auction raised more than $245,000 to benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Washington State University Viticulture and Enology Program, nearly exceeding the […]

The Hedonistic Taster: Mark Ryan Winery – Syrah Duo

August 16, 2018August 15, 2018

The Hedonistic Taster by L.M. Archer A few years ago I interviewed Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery for Foodable Network. The story showcased his unconventional success story, one that looks more like a cautionary tale than an entrepreneurial blueprint. But it works. In part because of his business savvy. In part because he knows […]

My Latest in Wines & Vines: Foothills Growers Happy with ‘Normal’ Vintage

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

Foothill Growers Happy With ‘Normal’ Vintage While labor remains a challenge, relief at a lack vintage “drama” and hopes for normal yields by L. M. Archer Placerville, Calif—Several growers in the Sierra Nevada foothills, a sprawling wine region ranging in microclimates, soil types and elevations, say they are cautiously optimistic about the 2018 vintage. Amador […]