Denise DePaolo is a media professional living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is a lover of wine, history and punk rock music. In her free time, she likes cooking for family and friends, learning new things and exploring South Dakota's diverse landscapes. Kara Sweet is a veteran writing and language arts teacher in the Black Hills of Wyoming. She is also a sommelier through the International Wine and Spirits Guild and Certified Specialist of Wine through the Society of Wine Educators. She has made it her mission to know and support all things wine in the state of South Dakota through her wine-related publications. In her free time, she enjoys hiking the Hills, reading great literature and traveling to wine destinations.