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Sedale McCall

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Alexandria
As seen in: VinePair, Decanter, JancisRobinson.com, Unicorn
Covers:  I write about untold wine stories. The wines, regions and winemakers that don't get enough recognition for their contributions to the wine industry.
Doesn't Cover: There's not a topic I won't cover. But, I am less interested in well-established narratives. If it's well covered, I'll be looking for a new or unique idea within the story.
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Is America's political instability hurting the wine industry?

Is America's political instability hurting the wine industry?

Decanter — Mercurial politics have characterised the first year of the second Trump administration. Marked by on-again-off-again tariffs, immigration enforcement ramped up in some places and paused in others, as well as the deployment of the National Guard. Decanter explores the impact of this instability on the wine industry.
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Six Producers We Love From Virginia's Thriving Wine Scene

Six Producers We Love From Virginia's Thriving Wine Scene

Unicorn — For savvy collectors looking for the next frontier, Virginia's age-worthy bottles belong in your cellar.
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Inspired by Bordeaux: The long history of Virginia's Meritage blends - Decanter

Inspired by Bordeaux: The long history of Virginia's Meritage blends - Decanter

Decanter — Sedale McCall takes a look at why the Meritage red blend suits Virginia so well, its long history there and recommends 10 examples to seek out.
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Virginia wine - worth a road trip

Virginia wine - worth a road trip

JancisRobinson.com — Spring is the perfect time to check out this thriving East Coast wine region, according to Virginia native Sedale McCall, one of the finalists in our 2023 Wine Writing Competition. Virginia has become one of the most popular regions for winegrowing in the United States, with more than 350 wineries spread among eight AVAs.
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Harsh History: Is There Virginia Wine Without Slavery?

Harsh History: Is There Virginia Wine Without Slavery?

SOMMTV Magazine — The untold stories of enslaved individuals in America's first colony reveal a dark and complex history shaping the Virginia wine industry today.
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Is This the Path to Establish Virginia's Signature Wine?

Is This the Path to Establish Virginia's Signature Wine?

VinePair — Virginia has always been an experimental wine region. Can these initiatives and organizations help the state find a signature wine style?
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Has Diversity in Wine Progressed Since 2020? - SOMM TV Magazine

Has Diversity in Wine Progressed Since 2020? - SOMM TV Magazine

sommtv.com — The summer of 2020 was a tipping point for diversity in the wine industry. Organizations supporting BIPOC wine professionals were few and far between. At the same time, the voices needing amplifying didn't have much in the form of a platform to represent themselves - at least, not outside of social media.
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The Virginia Wine Tasting Guide

The Virginia Wine Tasting Guide

thegrapegrind.com — Virginia is a hot wine region right now. It's a top ten region in both consumption and production, and the state is starting to get more respect from winemakers in top regions like California and Oregon. This is a result of the work that Virginia is doing to understand what grows best in the state.
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5 Top Tips for the CSW Exam

5 Top Tips for the CSW Exam

thegrapegrind.com — The Certified Specialist of Wine, or CSW exam is one of the most revered in the industry. It can also be one of the most frustrating for students. Some consider it to be the most difficult of the , compared to exams from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS).
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WWC23 - Ntsiki Biyela, by Sedale McCall

WWC23 - Ntsiki Biyela, by Sedale McCall

JancisRobinson.com — A Rose in the Concrete is a tribute to Ntsiki Biyela, winemaker of Aslina Wines, and also my own grandmother. It was an amazing piece to put together. I profile Biyela and her challenges becoming the first black woman winemaker in South Africa. I parallel that idea with my own grandmother who faced her own version of oppression in the Jim Crow south.
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Did I Waste My Time and Money on Wine Certifications?

Did I Waste My Time and Money on Wine Certifications?

VinePair — Certifications seem to define industry professionals, but with many claiming that experience is the best teacher, are we wasting our money?
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Black Women in Wine Shine Despite the Odds Against Them - SOMM TV Magazine

Black Women in Wine Shine Despite the Odds Against Them - SOMM TV Magazine

sommtv.com — "Black women in wine" has never been a familiar phrase in the industry. Though roles in wine vary greatly, it's been reported that a mere 0.1% of winemakers are Black, and even fewer are Black women. By comparison, the tech industry- known for its diversity challenges- has 3% of computing jobs going to Black women.
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