New York Times Bestseller
As the founder of Kelly E. Carter Communications, Kelly crafts narratives and creates connections in the wine industry and beyond. The New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist spent three decades as a trail-blazing sportswriter, celebrity reporter, luxury lifestyle editor and pet travel expert before beginning an illustrious wine career following her 2015 move to Napa Valley. Kelly’s debut book, Come to Win, co-authored with tennis phenom Venus Williams, hit multiple bestseller lists. Kelly earned a prestigious Lowell Thomas Award for The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel, released by National Geographic Books. She toils away on her memoir, Bellini for One, detailing her and her dog Lucy’s two-year Italian adventure. To find out more about Kelly, read her complete bio.
KELLY'S RECENT EAT, DRINK AND PRAY FOR LOVE BLOG POSTS
Toasting Women of Napa Valley on IWD 2024
With this year’s International Women’s Day theme being “Inspire Inclusion” and me being the founder of Kelly E. Carter Communications, I’m particularly proud to be among the eight bada** Women … Continue readingToasting Women of Napa Valley on IWD 2024
Tasting Diversity with Black Wine Pioneers
I don’t hang out in Sonoma County as often as I would like. But I’m glad I took the time on Sunday to go to Sebastopol for an enlightening event, … Continue readingTasting Diversity with Black Wine Pioneers
Black History Month Begins
With February being Black History Month, allow me to reintroduce myself. You know I enjoy living the good life! I’m also constantly evolving and growing. At 28, I reached my … Continue readingBlack History Month Begins
Thanksgiving Gratitude
Nothing makes me prouder on Thanksgiving than to volunteer at the Yountville Community Thanksgiving Dinner, organized by Jeff Durham for the past several years. I think I’ve only missed two … Continue readingThanksgiving Gratitude
Kicking Cancer’s A$$
Where have I been, some of you have asked? Busy kicking cancer’s ass for the past four months! Leave it to me to get a rare form of cancer, called … Continue readingKicking Cancer’s A$$
Toasting Black Wine Professionals
One of the joys of Black History Month is discovering fascinating Black people you otherwise might not know about. As honored as I was to be included in Fabulous California’s … Continue readingToasting Black Wine Professionals