# Maker Stories

Wine guides, winemaker stories, and behind-the-scenes at Maker.

## Our top picks

Meet the Maker

### [The Analytical Artist: Meet Rogelio Alvarado of Dancing Crow](/content/blog/meet-rogelio-alvarado-of-dancing-crow/index.html)

Rogelio Alvarado hates the spotlight — he just wants to make really good wine that people actually want to drink. Learn about Rogelio's Sancerre-style Sauvignon Blanc, a California wine with a French accent.

Wine School

### [Sustainability Smackdown: Is Canned Wine or Bottled Wine Better for the Environment?](/content/blog/sustainability-canned-wine-vs-bottled-wine/index.html)

Wine School

### [Natty Wine 101: What is Natural Wine?](/content/blog/natty-natural-wine-guide/index.html)

Wine School

### [How Much Sugar is in Wine? Your Low Sugar Wine Guide](/content/blog/how-much-sugar-is-in-wine/index.html)

Wine School

### [Guide: How Many Glasses of Wine in a Bottle vs. Can](/content/blog/guide-glasses-of-wine-in-a-bottle/index.html)

Curious how many glasses of wine are in a bottle? What about a can? Learn the recommended serving size of a glass and what that means for servings in a bottle.

Wine Guides

### [13 Women-Owned Wineries and Tasting Rooms To Visit](/content/blog/11-women-owned-operated-wineries-with-outdoor-tastings/index.html)

Celebrate Women’s History Month all year round by adding these amazing women-owned wineries and tasting rooms to your next California wine country trip.

Wine School

### [Which Maker Wine is Your Sign?](/content/blog/which-maker-wine-is-your-sign/index.html)

This one’s for our astrology squad – find the wine for your sign. 🔮

Meet the Maker

### [Nurturing Nature: The Science and Magic of Alta Orsa Wine](/content/blog/nature-science-magic-alta-orsa-chardonnay-martin-bernal-hafner/index.html)

Pairing science with wonder, Alta Orsa’s 2022 Chardonnay is what Maker, Nate from Ted Lasso, and Grans alike would all call “divine.”

Wine School

### [The Ins and Outs of Vegan Wine](/content/blog/vegan-wine/index.html)

What makes wine vegan and where can you find them? We answer all your vegan wine question below.

Start-up Life

### [AMA with Maker Wine CEO](/content/blog/ama-with-maker-wine-ceo/index.html)

Maker Wine CEO and co-founder, Sarah Hoffman, answers Can Fam questions during a happy hour on the Wine Line.