Stories from the most interesting people in sparkling wine.
Sparkling Conversations

My Lessons Learned as a Sparkling Entrepreneur - #3
Entrepreneur Bruce Lundquist recounts the lessons he learned in his career and what he hopes his six kids learned from his experience.

What I Hope Others Learn about Sparkling - #3
Winemaker Ashley Herzberg shares her advice for aspiring sparkling winemakers and what she hopes her kids will learn from her work.

Memorable Moments in My Sparkling Career - #3
Winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster shares her winemaking approach, favorite pairings and best and worst moments in her sparkling career

My Adventure Launching a Sparkling Wine Business - #2
Entrepreneur Bruce Lundquist describes how tenacity and an entrepreneurial spirit led to the creation of a sparkling custom crush house.

My Vision for Making Sparkling Wines - #2
Winemaker Ashley Herzberg reveals her goals for making sparkling wines and how she hopes people will feel when they pop the cork.

Role Models – What I Learned, What I Hope I Gave - #2
Winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster talks about her mentors and role models, what she hopes she did as a role model for others and the bubbles she has in her fridge right now.

How I Launched a Sparkling Wine Services Business - #1
Entrepreneur Bruce Lundquist describes the long and winding road to founding a sparkling custom wine services business.

I Fell in Love with Sparkling Wine & Now I Make It - #1
Winemaker Ashley Herzberg talks about her sparkling wine journey - from tasting to making - and the lessons she learned along the way.

How I (Eventually) Became a Sparkling Winemaker — #1
Winemaker Penny Gadd-Coster describes how she eventually became a sparkling winemaker following two surprising previous careers.