Kelsey Hertig

Kelsey Hertig is the General Manager of Sarocka in Napa Valley and previously studied through UC Davis and the Court of Master Sommeliers. An avid traveler, she can often be found blending her passions, enjoying food and wine adventures worldwide.

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wine and cheese pairings
10 American Wine and Cheese Pairings Inspired by the Old World

Every July 25th, wine enthusiasts across the country break out their treasured cheese boards to…

Bastille Day
Celebrate Bastille Day With a Simple French Picnic Feast

Bastille Day, celebrated in France and its overseas territories, marks the anniversary of the fall…

Lost Art of Butchery: Braising and Grilling Inspired by The Whole Animal

True butchery, once a cornerstone of small towns across America and the world, is quickly…

Non-Traditional Easter Menu
Skip the Ham, Try This Non-Traditional Easter Dinner Menu

Unlike other Christian holidays, Easter is a ‘movable feast’, or a religious holiday that is…

traditional passover seder
A Traditional Passover Seder and the Role of Kosher Wine

The Jewish holiday of Passover, or Pesach, as known in Hebrew, occurs each spring in…

national margarita day
5 Thirst-Quenching Facts About the Margarita for National Margarita Day

America’s love affair with margaritas runs deep. And today, more than ever, its popularity is…

Left Bank vs Right Bank: The Main Differences of Bordeaux

Updated December 2023 Bordeaux can be intimidating. From the pronunciations and price tags to classifications…

Burgundy Wine Classification System
Ultimate Guide to the Burgundy Wine Classification System

There is a deep reverence for Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”). The complexity of the Burgundy wine…

wine industry jobs
A Complete Guide to the Near-Unlimited Wine Industry Jobs

Even before The Great Resignation, it was  common to sit at work, daydreaming about a…

best wine glasses
Settling the Shape Debate: The Best Wine Glasses To Use at Home

From flutes to goblets, stems to stemless, and a plethora of shapes and sizes in…

high acidity wine
Racy, Tart, or Austere: Why High Acidity Wine Hits Different

Acids are one of four fundamental components of wine. Its counterparts are alcohol, sugar, and…

Gamay Grape Variety
Gamay: A Guide to the ‘Other’ Burgundian Red Grape

Updated November 2023 The Gamay grape variety is widely known as the grape of Beaujolais.…