Contributor
Sonja Magdevski
Owner/winemaker of Clementine Carter Wines in Los Alamos, I approach my work with a lifetime of exquisite flavors, travel and experiences. A journalist by training and winemaker by drive, the two professions challenge me to craft timeless stories, each vintage and story at a time.
Stories
4 contributions
Love Your Pal, Lane
Lane Tanner’s journey from lab chemist to pioneering California winemaker reveals a career defined by intuition, resilience, and trailblazing influence. Her story traces decades…
The Siren Song: John Sebastiano Vineyard
Sonja Magdevski reflects on two decades in wine through her connection with John Sebastiano Vineyard, where Rhône varieties and risk-taking meet the raw challenges…
Judy Adams: The Quiet Renegade
Judy Adams has been a cornerstone of the Santa Ynez Valley wine industry and ranching community for nearly 50 years. Known for her resilience,…
The Pursuit of an Ideal: The Pioneering Spirit that Defined the Sta. Rita Hills
The creation of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA is a story of vision, perseverance, and place. Richard Sanford’s pioneering spirit transformed a once-overlooked region…
Photography
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