Best Summer Drink Recipes
When things start heating up, that’s when you want your drinks to cool down. Of course, we’re all about a cold glass of wine on a hot day, but we […]
Hiring in the Time of COVID: The Struggle is Real
As Kansas prepares to put the worst of the pandemic behind us, we are still dealing with a variety of domino effects resulting from COVID-19. Even as more and more […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
“What is a good gift for Mother’s Day?” many Americans find themselves asking around late April. If you’re one of them, you’re in good company. It can be hard to […]
What is “Bud Break”? Seasons at the Vineyard
When is the most wonderful time of the year? People commonly answer something along the lines that it’s when snow covers the ground, lights twinkle on trees, and little one […]
Why Volunteer? Make a Difference with Z&M
When we came up with the idea for a blood drive in early 2021, we surprised a few folks. Who ever heard of donating blood at a vineyard? However, if […]
Trying to Lose the “COVID 19”? Come to the Vineyard!
When everyone was staying home more, many people found it difficult to maintain healthy habits. Exercise and healthy eating is hard when there aren’t many places to go and you’re […]
Cool Wine Tricks
Now, anyone who knows Z&M knows that we’re anything but snobby. Our philosophy is all about knowing what you like and having fun. Check out Z&M’s Leavenworth winery or Lawrence vineyard, […]
History of Italian Food
It’s no secret that Z&M is proud of the Italian heritage of co-founder Gina Montalbano (the “M” in Z&M). The daughter of Sicilian immigrants Salvatore and Antoinette, tributes to Gina’s […]
St. Patrick’s Day Trivia
People are often surprised how, even though we’re a winery, we get excited about a beer-soaked holiday like St. Patrick’s Day. Just because we’re proud of our Italian heritage, it […]
What Are the Best Wines to Cook With?
“I cook with wine,” W.C. Fields once said. “Sometimes I even add it to the food.” We all know cooking with wine is something that gourmands and foodies enjoy. But […]