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On the Cover:

Jesse Katz, acclaimed winemaker and founder of Aperture Cellars and Devil Proof

Image by Rachel Weill

Highlights from the January/February 2025 issue:

COVER STORY

Rooted

Photographer Andy Katz and his son, winemaker Jesse Katz, embrace l'art de vivre through unique expressions of their craft.

Text: Bridget Williams

Image: Winemaker Jesse Katz with his team in the Aperture tasting room enjoying the fruits of their labor. Photo by Aubrie Pick

Nice Day for a White Wedding

Following an 18-month engagement, Bridget Williams and Matthew Cottrell were married on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica on November 26, 2024, during a nine-day voyage aboard Endurance, part of the National Geographic | Lindblad Expeditions fleet. The ceremony marked the second time that day the couple “took the plunge,” having earlier jumped hand-in-hand into the zero-degree waters of the Weddell Sea. Consequently, their wedding photos benefitted from the tightened skin attributable to polar plunging.

Text: Bridget Cottrell

Photo: Dan Westergren

Sophisticated Wellness

Does Aging Accelerate During Specific Decades?

Do you ever feel like the tick-tock of the aging clock is in overdrive or that everything in your body seems to be breaking down simultaneously?

It's not your imagination. A study released by Stanford Medicine shows that many of our molecules and microorganisms dramatically rise or fall in number during our 40s and 60s. To understand and adopt habits that can slow down the aging process, we turned to Dr. Carl Paige for insights.

A familiar voice on these pages, Dr. Paige has over four decades of experience and is recognized for his expertise in innovative treatments such as peptide therapy and research-based regenerative medicine techniques. He is also a co-founder of Louisville's Medical Transformation Center, a respected regional hub specializing in integrative cellular and regenerative medicine.

Horse Sense

Interior designer Ron Wolz puts a twist on traditional equestrian design.

Text: Bridget Williams

Photo: Kate Leichhardt

Sophisticated Schussing

Piste de Résistance

We’ve rounded up a few of the best destinations offering the ultimate winter escape.

Image: Ultima Gstaad

Society Calendar

Happenings of note in January & February.

Is there an event you’d like us to cover or add to the calendar in our March/April issue? Send an email with the details to bridget@slmag.net.

Photos by Daniel Roberts

Make a Wish Day at Keeneland

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Signature Chefs

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Jingle & Mingle

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Changed Gala

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Keeneland Fall Meet

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Fall Meet Gala

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Winter Gala

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Holly Day Eve

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Centennial Gala

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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McDazzle Gala

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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Bourbon on the Banks VIP

Photos by Daniel Roberts

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“It’s wait, wait, wait, until it’s go! go! go!” said Patrik Svarcmy, explaining how our wedding—something we’d inquired about just a few weeks before our sailing to Antarctica aboard Lindblad Expeditions Endurance (and got the green light from our daughters before proceeding)—would unfold. 

Text: Bridget Williams

From the Editor-In-Chief

Get to Know Us

At Sophisticated Living, we are dedicated to and passionate about all the finer things life has to offer. Whether your interests are close to home or in far-flung places. each issue shares highlights of the good life in Lexington and beyond.

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Bridget Williams, Editor-In-Chief

A co-founder of the company, Bridget is Editor-In-Chief of both the Lexington and Louisville editions and serves as the editorial director for shared content across all Sophisticated Living issues. Originally intending to become an archaeologist, she transfers her global curiosity into content that considers multiple perspectives.

bridget@slmag.net

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