The Historic Vineyard Society is an organization that is very near and dear to my heart. Dedicated to preserving California’s old vines, the HVS Board members, led by Mike Dildine, have not only spearheaded the efforts to save these important properties but their wineries are responsible for producing some of California’s most exciting wines: Mike…
I covered The 15 Most Influential Wine Men in my Life back in 2011, even needed a part two, but realize now that I never covered the women. I even reran both parts on the men in early 2016. With more male than female winemakers, sommeliers and educators I had an excuse not to write…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – This January, Slow Food International and Slow Wine Editore will release the latest English-language edition of Slow Wine, the renowned annual guide to over 400 of Italy’s best wineries, during the 2017 Slow Wine US Tour. The co-sponsors of this year’s tour are the town of Montecatini in Tuscany, internationally renowned for its…
From The Chattanoogan Hotel, Chattanooga, Tennessee Smoked Brisket Chili with Chipotle-Lime Sour Cream by Chef Adam Roe The South is known for its smoked meats and this hearty Tennessee chili is both smoky and spicy. Serves 8-10 Chili 2 lb Smoked Brisket (large dice) 1 lb Ground Beef 1 lb diced onion 1 lb diced bell…
After the news of Maru, one of my favorite restaurants closing, I took great interest not only in the rumors about Westfield’s refusal to negotiate a lower monthly lease, but I also wondered if Westfield Valencia would actually respond to a query from little old me. They did. I received an e-mail response, suggesting a…
TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave a best-in-class 5 star rating to zChocolat, a leader among online retailers of Chocolate. Who doesn’t love chocolate? From rich, dark truffles to classic milk chocolate bars, chocolate is one of the most consumed treats in the world. And, chocolate has been a top choice for gift-giving across a wide spectrum of…
Ingredients * 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 4 pieces * 1 pint cherry tomatoes * 3 habanero peppers, seeded * 4 cloves garlic * 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme * 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper * 1 tablespoon vegetable…
Napa, CA (PRWEB) – FlyWithWine, the leading retailer of safe and secure wine travel luggage, announces the concierge same day/next day delivery program in Napa/Sonoma. Solving the problem of worrying how to ship wine home safely and avoiding high-priced shipping costs, FlyWithWine’s VinGardeValise® is a wine enthusiast’s dream. It is well-built, easy-to-roll luggage that comes…
Paso Robles, CA – Tickets for two of Paso Robles Wine Country’s quintessential events are now on sale at www.pasowine.com. The annual celebration of Paso’s heritage variety, Vintage Paso: Zinfandel is scheduled for March 17 – 19, 2017. Paso Robles’ signature event, the Paso Robles Wine Festival celebrates its 35th year on May 18 –…
Foodable Network, the premier web TV network for the restaurant and hospitality industry, is proud to announce its newest platform: the Chef’s Alliance, a guide to the top 1,000 chefs and artisans from the United States, Canada and Europe. Whether they are chefs, pastry chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, sommeliers, baristas, or brewers, these innovative, culinary masterminds…