About Us

Katherine Cole

Host and Executive Producer

Katherine is a recovering wine journalist and the author of five books on wine (check out Sparkling Wine Anytime). She is also Communications Director at Vin Agency. She is featured in the documentary American Wine Story, and was named to the “Imbibe 75” list of “the people, places, and flavors that will help shape the way we all drink.” A graduate of Harvard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Katherine is “Mama” to two bilingual daughters, two dogs, and a tortoise. When she’s not working, she’s outdoors—whether on skis, two feet, or a bike—or volunteering.

Martín Reyes, MW

Contributing Host

Martín is an international wine consultant, winemaker, importer, educator, and frequent speaker and moderator recognized for his expertise in sustainability. The cofounder and copresident of the nonprofit diversity initiative Wine Unify, Martín directs production for Sonoma-based Peter Paul Wines and heads Reyes Wine Group LLC, a consulting firm. A first-generation American and the first Master of Wine of Mexican descent, Martín was named a Wine Enthusiast “Top 40 under 40 Tastemakers” in 2015. He raises his two children trilingually—take that, Katherine!—in California.

Nick Toole

Producer & Contributing Host

Although he enjoys being nitpicky about grammar and spelling, Nick spends most of his time away from a desk. He has a background in hospitality and beer production—he’s a Certified Cicerone®—and is an avid home cook and baker. Nick lives in Portland, ME (the original Portland) with his wife and cat.

Ruby Welkovich

Media & Design Manager

If she manages to tell you more than the synopsis of her latest book obsession, Ruby would probably tell you that she is a Brooklyn based theatre and film actor, and very much a Taurus. In between auditions, Ruby works as a graphic/web designer and all around creative consultant.

In her free time, Ruby dabbles in embroidery, loves the challenge of recreating favorite dishes into plant-based recipes… and did we mention reading?

Kielen King

Sound Supervisor

A man of many talents with a radio voice that Katherine covets, Kielen not only records and edits our show, but also composed and performed our theme music. Kielen’s professional career spans music and podcast production, web and content management, graphic design and authoring children’s books. He keeps his hands in various disciplines, aiming to be the person you come to when you need sound, images, and creativity to merge with the fantastic. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and adorable toddler.