Among her favorite gigs was business editor for the News-Register, and editor pro temp for three months for the Oregon Wine Press. WSET2 certified, she passionately writes about wine, spirits, food, and travel for a variety of lifestyle and wine publications. She specializes in capturing the essence of our great Oregon wine industry, especially its people. He was named to Decanter Magazine’s 2009 Power List representing the top 50 most influential people in the world of wine, Oregon Wine Press 2009 Person of the Year and listed among the most influential people in the U.S. wine industry. He has lifelong ties to the Oregon wine community, most closely as CEO of Abacela, his family winery and vineyards.