Catherine Hester

Articles written by Catherine Hester

co-owner of Teller Wines in Lewes, DE with her husband Kevin, is a world traveler and shares their adventures at various wineries while offering thoughts on why she and Kevin order particular wines for their customers. Learn more about the Hesters by clicking here.

For the Love of Family

/ Updated on May 15, 2020

When The Rehoboth Foodie (aka Bob Yesbek…) graciously allowed me to write about wine on RehobothFoodie.com back in March of 2013, I asked what type of articles he wanted. He replied, “why don’t you let our readers know the reasons … Continue reading

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Skin in the Game

/ Updated on November 30, 2019

This popular idiom is often used to imply that you are vested in the outcome of a situation. Well, when it comes to making wine, this phrase can be taken literally. Because the pigmentation of wines comes from the skins … Continue reading

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Does wine give you a headache? Read on…

/ Updated on September 17, 2019

As a small shop, we at Teller Wines pride ourselves on delivering great service. Naturally, we love to talk with our customers about all things related to – and sometimes unrelated to – wine. Recently, we have had numerous customers … Continue reading

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Weird Grapes make Fun Wines

/ Updated on July 31, 2018

Are you tired of drinking the same wine? Are you afraid to try something new because you can’t pronounce the name of the wine or just don’t know where to start? There is no need to be afraid to try … Continue reading

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Will Travel for Food

/ Updated on September 17, 2019

I grew up in a loud, passionate, food-loving Chinese family. You know the saying, “food is love?” Well, my family certainly epitomizes every morsel of that mantra. We are known to drive long distances in search of authentic cuisine, whether … Continue reading

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Ancient Peaks

/ Updated on January 14, 2018

This is my last article for 2017, so I thought I’d tell you about one of my favorite wineries.  Okay, it’s in Paso Robles. What can I say … I can’t tell a lie. I love how Ancient Peaks Winery … Continue reading

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Leave it to Beaver

/ Updated on September 30, 2017

I confess. I’ve become a Paso wine fanatic. Paso Robles, California that is; situated in San Luis Obispo County, just north of Santa Barbara (where Kevin and I honeymooned in 1984, and where I first fell in love with real … Continue reading

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What’s in a Wente Wine?

/ Updated on July 14, 2017

Although they didn’t know it when they were rolling through the vineyards and fields of the lush, quiet Livermore Valley, bumping around in the bed of a pickup truck, fourth generation Wentes Eric, Philip and Carolyn, were learning everything they … Continue reading

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The Soul of Bonny Doon

/ Updated on October 29, 2018

One of the perks of being in the “business” is that I have the opportunity to meet iconic winemakers. Such was the case back in October when I visited nine wineries in Northern and Central California in 7 days. It … Continue reading

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The Hendry Legacy

/ Updated on June 30, 2017

Family-owned and continuously farmed for over 75 years in Napa Valley, the story of the Hendry Ranch is legendary. I recently had the pleasure of meeting George O. Hendry, the son of Margaret and George W. Hendry, to get a … Continue reading

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