Lucy Spain and Kevin Chesley are two of our Writers-In-Residency, raising their glasses from London and Los Angeles, respectively. Her certifications from the American Sommelier
Just a first blush of conversation with Certified Sommelier Casleah Herwaldt lets you know you’re being warmly invited into a glimpse of a life lived
If you sip with Monarch, then you know we’re passionate fans of Summer Altice – one of our featured “Tastemakers of 2020.” Our first foray
The Monarch Wine staff is teeming with experts… and also Kevin Chesley. It’s no contest, he’s the Monarch Correspondent that knows the absolute least about
Nestled in the midst of gorgeous Santa Barbara County, a new vision in winemaking is adding vibrant character to the panoply of California wines. Camins2Dreams has taken
The Monarch Wine staff is teaming with experts… and also Kevin Chesley. It’s no contest, he’s the Monarch Correspondent that knows the absolute least about
As we explore our way into 2021, we at Monarch wanted to take a moment to look back at 2020 (don’t be scared!) and remember the vibrant
The following story is true, as told to Kevin Chesley by a sommelier who wishes to remain anonymous. All names have been changed to protect
She wasn’t raised with a love of wine but instead found the adventure all on her own. In her own words, “When you find something
Alecto, Megaera, and Tisiphone were born of the strife of the Underworld. They struggled hard to do the impossible, rising from below to bring their