Oh, what a week! 🍇🍷☀️ Back in Dallas from Field Blends with maryamandcompany and I’ve just been letting it all soak in. Y’all, this experience more than delivered on its promise explore a destination’s land, its wines, and most of all, its people. This year’s journey took us to Lodi, a very special location in my wine journey, and a place I couldn’t wait to revisit since I’ve gone from wine novice to wine professional. The almost plot twist? I was unexpectedly sick at the start of the trip. One of those “Is the universe trying to sideline me?” moments. I was crushed! I’d been so looking forward to this, and for a minute, I really thought I might have to bow out of the trip after missing some festivities. But as life tends to do… it unfolded exactly as it was meant to. 🥹 I rallied. I stayed. I learned. And I left with new friends who truly feel like old ones — and a deeper perspective and appreciation for this incredible region! Lodi is a place with deep roots and a wine story t...