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I have been blessed to be married and in love with Linda for the better part of my life. To this day, I wake in wonder that we have been together for so long and marvel at the happiness she has brought me. She has been not only my inspiration but my constant companion in life - and on the wine road - since this column debuted back in 2007.

Uncover the top 10 US states that lead the wine production scene in 2023. Explore the vineyards, wineries, and tastes.

Kenyan wine tasters beat Italy, Scotland, and Sweden in a blind-tasting wine competition held on Saturday in France.

Wine columnist Kelly J. Hayes raises a glass for his wedding anniversary and looks back on more than four decades of wine adventures with his wife, Linda.

Wine columnist Kelly J. Hayes raises a glass for his wedding anniversary and looks back on more than four decades of wine adventures with his wife, Linda.

From left, Sam, Stu and Charles Smith of Smith-Madrone. Meg Smith photo Smith-Madrone launches a year of 50th anniversary celebrations on May 14. It was on May 14, 1971 that founder Stuart Smith signed the paperwork to close on the purchase of 200 forested acres on top of Spring Mountain outside St. Helena. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Smith-Madrone has dug deep into its cellar and will be re-releasing wines on the 14th of every month through the anniversary year. In May there...