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Ilona Thompson
Verified
Editor in Chief, PalateXposure
California
Beats
Biography
Ilona Thompson is a serial entrepreneur with several successful business ventures under her belt. Awestruck by the beauty of California wine countries, she moved to San Francisco Bay Area to pursue her passion for wine, food and spirits. She splits her time between visiting wine regions worldwide, attending a diverse variety of tastings and taking professional educational courses. She studied at the Culinary Institute of America, (CIA) and holds a California Wine Appellation Specialist certification, (CWAS). As a journalist, Ilona covers numerous high profile wine and food events, such as Auction Napa Valley, Aspen Food and Wine Classic, Cayman Cookout, Nantucket Wine Festival, New York City Food & Wine Festival and many more. She has interviewed a host of elusive, fascinating, highly notable chefs, vintners, winemakers, distillers and mixologists. She is an educator and wine judge. Ilona is the Editor-in Chief of www.palatexposure.com and has contributed to Broadside News, Chic Metropolitan, DrinkMe Magazine, Glass of Bubbly, Preiser Key to Napa Valley and Snooth. She writes extensively about fine wine, artisanal spirits and luxury tourism.
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Content
By Ilona Thompson, Erin Seal|Napa Valley LifeVerifiedOdds are that even seasoned wine lovers have not heard of Ehrlich Vineyard. Yet many have enjoyed the wines made from grapes grown in this family’s Oakville vineyard. This idyllic environment would melt even the most cynical of hearts. The serenity of the picture-perfect farmhouse framed by the immaculate rows of vines embodies wine country gracious living. For all the fanfare of Oakville, one forgets about the notoriety while gazing at the bucolic vistas; it feels uniquely personal.
By Ilona Thompson, Laura Larson, Erin Seal|Napa Valley LifeVerifiedNapa Valley is synonymous with many indulgences, such as luxurious retreats, fine wine, gourmet fare, and more. Not the least of such hedonistic endeavors is an homage to the art of fine chocolate that entices silky confection lovers from far and away. Chocolate fusions have reached an unheard-of level of intricacy, versatility, and flavor complexities. The visual feast combined with an exotic range of flavors is nothing short of extraordinary.
By Ilona Thompson|Drink MeVerifiedTequila is widely known as a distilled spirit made from the blue agave plant, which is primarily grown around the city of Tequila, in the highlands of Jalisco. Mexican law stipulates that tequila can only be produced in the state of Jalisco and a handful of municipalities. It is frequently used in cocktails, such as the wildly popular Margarita, which is traditionally made with tequila, Cointreau and lime juice.
Company Info
PalateXposure