Author: Kathy Merchant

I am a passionate wine educator and writer. Diploma graduate of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, and Certified Specialist of Wine.

Road Trip: Midwest Urban Wineries

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As travel opportunities begin to reopen, you may be planning a summer road trip. For Midwesterners who love wine, a road trip through Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky offers surprising treats! Midwest urban wineries in Detroit, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville add spice to the overall wine tourism experience. “Road Trips” was the theme for the…

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Farm to Table at the Farmstead: Chef Lauren Reed

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My story about Farm Chef Lauren Reed highlights her unique role bringing farm-to-table dining to life at The Farm At Prophetstown near Lafayette, Indiana. Chef Lauren’s creative menus demonstrate how home cooks can transform ordinary dishes into delicious meals using fresh farm products. Monthly dinners sell out in just a few days. The theme for…

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Game Changer: Chef David Danielson

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As executive chef at Churchill Downs, Chef David Danielson leads the culinary team of one of the largest sports and entertainment venues in the United States. Best known for the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs offers so much more–race days, holiday events, and since July 2020, Matt Winn’s Steakhouse available for fine dining Wednesday through Saturday…

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A Conversation About Wine

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This blog post was a casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. Originally written for April publication in an Italian magazine, other matters (understandably) took priority. In the spirit of better-late-than-never, please enjoy this conversation about Tuscany’s exceptional wines with Marco Molesini, co-owner of Cortona’s Enoteca Molesini. Brunello di Montalcino ● Chianti Classico ● Vernaccia…

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