2024 Award of Merit Winner

Madeline Puckette

Madeline co-founded Wine Folly in 2011 with the goal of inspiring new wine drinkers through knowledge. She creates engaging blogs, articles, infographics and videos on Wine Folly site that provide information for both wine novices and experienced tasters. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and she effectively uses social media to promote wine and wine education.

In 2013, Wine Folly was named Wine Blogger of the year by the International Wine and Spirits Commission. Her first book, Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine, released in 2015, was called “the best introductory book on wine to come along in years” by the Washington Post. In September 2018, Wine Folly: Magnum Edition: The Master Guide, was released to include new information for both newbies and experienced wine drinkers.

Her design work with Wine Folly has been contracted by Wines of France, Wines of Bordeaux, Wines of Beaujolais, the Court of Master Sommeliers, the Guild of Sommeliers, the Washington State Wine Commission, and Rhône Valley Wines. She studied art and music composition in Los Angeles, CA, then worked as a graphic designer in Reno, NV, before becoming a self-acknowledged Wine Geek.

She is a certified sommelier and an active Member of the Guild of Sommeliers living in Seattle, WA.