

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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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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Lantides Winery, a Greek favorite from the Peloponnese
Read more: Lantides Winery, a Greek favorite from the PeloponneseSurrounded by the rugged Arcadian Foothills at the gate of Nemea, sits Lantides Winery, a Greek favorite from the Peloponnese. A huge thanks to Cava Oinos for inviting me on one of the greatest wine journeys of my life. They showed me a week of Greek love that I could never fully nor properly articulate.
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!

