Please join me Friday, May 26 at 6PM at the Bookworm here in Omaha! I’ll read from my new book and we’ll have a wine tasting sponsored by V. Mertz. I hope you can join us! Cheers! 🍷 RSVP here: bookwormomaha.com/event/mark… #judgmentofparis #books #winetasting #wine #history

In 1976 a wine tasting dramatically altered the world. Today I’m thrilled to announce my latest book, The Rise of Napa Valley Wineries: How the Judgment of Paris Put California Wine on the Map, is out from History Press. Order from your independent bookseller today. Cheers! 🍷

Can’t wait! Please join @WinerySmith myself and many others at @NebraskaVin benefiting @StephenCenterNE on April 1!

I’ve been beginning to write specifically about the @OakvilleGrowers AVA in Napa Valley, and I love it. I was absolutely amazed at @HoopesVineyard by the people and place, and this wine paired perfectly with board games on a cold afternoon. Oakville is amazing! Cheers friends! 🍷

I’m thrilled to be speaking about my new book @napabookmine in May. You can purchase it from them and get your free tickets at the link below. I hope to see you there! 📚 🍷 eventbrite.com/e/the-rise-of…

I took this picture at Dachau years ago. A couple different publications asked me to write for them today, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, so I thought I’d share those essays below. tcpress.com/blog/willful-ign… weareteachers.com/teaching-a…

Nebraska friends! If you work in wine or service and want to grow in your career, consider applying for a scholarship from @NebraskaVin for the Intro course through the Court of Master Sommeliers in Omaha March 29-30. Visit vinNEBRASKA.com/wine-scholar… to apply. Cheers! 🍷

I was honored to visit @BialeVineyards and get to know Bob and his family history for this piece in @NapaValleyLifeM. Please check it out below! #NapaValley #wine napavalleylifemagazine.com/t…

We had our first date here. We took engagement pictures here. We celebrate here. The introduction to my forthcoming book on Napa and wine is set here. Thanks for the memories, @V_Mertz and for an amazing lunch date today!

This is my dad and aunt in a one-room schoolhouse that my grandmother taught in. My Grandmother Helen Gudgel, Great Grandmother Mabel Allen, and Great Grandmother Emily Gudgel, were all teachers. It’s a heritage I’m proud to continue. #education #teacher #teaching #teachertwitter

Dear friends, On the left, Omaha, on the right Kabul. As thousands of Afghans flee the Taliban to make their new homes in Nebraska, I’m asking you to help resettle them comfortably. To support my efforts, please click the link below. Thank you. Mark wp.me/pbl80Q-8d

Ready for a #lifehack? Go to the car wash while it’s raining: no line! You’re welcome everyone.

Pretty amazing for me to wake up and see my own wine being advertised at @corkscrewwine! Its 95% @springmountaind Cab 5%, @StagsLeapAVA Petit Verdot and, if I may be immodest, it’s freaking fantastic! Find it at Corkscrew, @vinomas11, V Mertz, Barroco, or 801 Chophouse! Cheers!🍷