Some of the best conversations we’ve had at Wine Scribes started with an unexpected email...
Jesse is a winemaker with a degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis. He has made wine in Burgundy, Yarra Valley, Douro Valley, California and Washington, where he and Cassie produce wine under their label, Vespera Cellars.
Some of the best conversations we’ve had at Wine Scribes started with an unexpected email...
I’ve been making wine for nearly a decade. I studied fermentation science at UC Davis...
Written by Jesse & Cassie, Wine Scribes — Jesse holds a degree in Viticulture & Enology...
Written by Jesse & Cassie, Wine Scribes — Jesse holds a degree in Viticulture & Enology...
Written by Jesse & Cassie, Wine Scribes — Jesse holds a degree in Viticulture & Enology...
One of the biggest mistakes people make with sake is treating all of it the same way. Heating a...
Last updated: April 2026 There’s a saying in the Douro Valley: “Nine months of winter...
Last updated: April 2026 The Douro Valley is legendary—rolling hills draped with vineyards, the...
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If you’ve ever taken a sip of red wine and felt your mouth dry out — that chalky, gripping...