“Love, Loss and What I Drank”- The Exes in My Glasses

This came to mind after reading Lisa Mattson’s delightful book, “The Exes in My Glass: How I Refined My Taste in Men & Alcohol.” This book is a fun read that documents Lisa’s progression as a young adult hell bent on leaving rural Kansas (Hello, Dorothy!) by escaping to Florida to “catch rays and men.” Working various jobs to get by (obituary writer, Cheesecake Factory waitress, bartender), Lisa earned a degree in communications and studied wine at Florida International University (FIU).

The wines held up better than the men.

The wines held up better than the men.

Along the way she fell in and out of love with an odd lot of men. Each chapter is punctuated by the type of beverage they (or he) imbibed at the time of the liaison. Like a fine wine, Lisa’s career, choice

of men and selection of beverages improved as she matured. She edited articles for Wine News Magazine, moved to California to run E&J Gallo’s events marketing division and then jumped back into writing and communications joining Wilson Daniels Ltd.

Lisa produces an award winning blog and video series for Jordan Vineyard & Winery.

Lisa produces an award winning blog and video series for Jordan Vineyard & Winery.

Today, Lisa oversees marketing and communications for Jordan Vineyard & Winery in Sonoma, and produces a multi-award winning blog, “The Journey of Jordan.” She’s become a thought leader in social media marketing for the wine business and is profiled in the July issue of Tasting Panel Magazine.

Lisa says the book took seven years to write. In it she shares a lifetime of lessons about selecting the right man and the right wine. And, yes, she finally found love with a lasting finish.

Lisa Mattson refined her taste in men and wines.

Lisa Mattson refined her taste in men and wines.

Lisa joined The Connected Table LIVE! August 17th on W4CY Radio Listen to her tips for selecting the right man and the right wine and learn more about her role at Jordan Vineyard at this link on iHeart.com.  Or click here:

 

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