Kendal Montgomery
Journalist & Creative Strategist
Stories and experiences that make wine matter.
Wine:
contains multitudes.
is culture.
is ever-changing.
is a real good time.
is diverse…
…is at times divided.
is a story.
is why we do it.
A living liquid.
Many hands.
Deep roots.
I cultivate the strategies
and stories you need to
make people love wine
as much as we do.
You.
As in the growers, makers, importers, retailers, and lovers of wine.
Because wine is more than fermented grape juice.
In the Cellar
Unfiltered. Unfined. Marketing and communication strategies that make your wine clear, naturally.
The Blend
Concept meets brand. Defining voice and direction to create balance.
By the Glass
Connecting cultures to meet the craving for a story in the pour.
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Coming to Your Senses
Read more: Coming to Your SensesPurple Mouthed began as a desire to pair wine with real life. Behold its culmination: a weekly bottling of 15 years coming to my senses.
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Welcome to Tommy Town
Read more: Welcome to Tommy TownTommy Town is a well-known vineyard in Santa Barbara County’s Happy Canyon AVA, a sunny site particularly known for its quality Cabernet Sauvignon. This is the story behind a wine from there that I created in collaboration with Cali wine whisperer and Timbre Winery founder Josh Klapper. I’ve worked on several private-label projects with Josh…
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Where to Wine & Dine in Athens, Greece—Plus Recs for the In-between Time
Read more: Where to Wine & Dine in Athens, Greece—Plus Recs for the In-between TimeAthens is entangled in ancient and innovation, a cosmopolitan cradle of Western civilization with much to offer. A perfect city for wandering without a plan, yet here are my recs to make the most of Greece’s capital.
the nose remembers
ears bear weight
a mouth delights
and then there’s sight…
feelings trellis in-between
Come to your senses
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Stories in the pour.
Statements in the sip.
Let’s work together and fill more glasses with wines that matter!