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Jillian Dara

Jillian Dara is a freelance wine, spirits, travel, and culture journalist. She loves reporting on the intersection of them all for publications including SommJournal, Wine Enthusiast, VinePair and SommTV. Jillian is partial to Napa Cab Franc but internationally she’s drawn to Carménère, discovered while living in Santiago, Chile, as well as a mineral-forward Albariño.

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On trend: American amaro

Just a decade ago, the US market for amaros was slim...

By Jillian Dara Published 28 February 25
What does minimal intervention really mean?

An exploration of the popular term used to described hands off winemaking...

By Jillian Dara Published 14 June 24
Call for net reduction of more than 12,000 vineyard hectares in California

Jillian Dara looks into the complexities of the issue in California...

By Jillian Dara Published 5 February 24
Sommeliers share BYOB tips and etiquette

Jillian Dara on how to navigate taking your own bottle to a restaurant...

By Jillian Dara Published 1 February 24
Sommeliers offer tips on gifting wine the right way

Jillian Dara shares wine party etiquette from a somm's perspective...

By Jillian Dara Published 5 December 23
Signorello Estate: Meeting winemaker Priyanka French plus four current releases tasted

A dynamic Napa Valley pioneer...

By Jillian Dara Published 19 October 23

On trend: Terroir in gin

Eight great gins to try...

By Jillian Dara Published 29 September 23
Picpoul makes a splash in America

Fresh, food-friendly as well as drinkable on its own...

By Jillian Dara Last updated 30 May 23
Preserving Napa’s heritage vineyards – Gagnon-Kennedy

Gagnon-Kennedy’s respect for heritage vineyards...

By Jillian Dara Published 20 March 23