Kerry grew up on one of the first commercial Pinot noir vineyards in the famed Red Hills of Dundee (which sounds more glamorous than it was) although she did learn how to harvest, bottle, sell and promote their McDaniel Vineyards family wine brand (now Torii Mor Winery) plus tell some good stories while she's judging wine for SIP magazine and Astoria Seafood and Wine Festival. 
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She is the past president of the Oregon National Speakers Association, Oregon Wine Press feature writer and the author of three (almost four) books including the Fall 2025 release about life transitions "Fall Down, Stand Up - A Beginners Guide to Grieving, Empty Nesting and Finding Joy." 
 
When she's not filming segments for her "Winesisters Cheers to Change"  Vlog and shopping for her DirtVineWine Vintage Modern Decor store she relishes family time relaxing on the farm.