We’ve been fans and members of the Historic Vineyard Society for some time and are deeply appreciative of the work they do registering and preserving California’s old vineyards. You can check out their website here: www.historicvineyardsociety.org. It is our pleasure to share with you their end-of-2022 newsletter. Dear friends, Thank you so much from all…
The term “embarrassment of riches” is often overused, but it is hard to come up with a better descriptor of the dining options on the Monterey Peninsula. Just the Lighthouse Avenue area of Pacific Grove alone has a dozen or so choices. Here are a few that we enjoyed. Max’s Grill is on Forest Avenue…
Paso Robles, California. – What makes ONX Wines, Dine in the Vines winemaker dinner the event not to miss this Summer? A celebrated Italian Chef, boutique wines, a soulful guitarist and an eclectic group of people gathered together for a magical night under the stars. The sustainable westside winery is thrilled to host their annual…
WITH DRINKS AND DINNER AT DEL REY MAKE FOR THE ULTIMATE PALM SPRINGS ESCAPE Inspired by cocktail parties that original owner Evelyn Pell hosted here in the 1940’s, the Villa Royale Weekday Wonder offers guests the chance to play in the desert sun and revel in the magic of a Palm Springs evening or two….
NEW YORK (PRWEB) – The Nordics, a coalition of the seven Nordic tourism boards of Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, represent a region known internationally for its gastronomy. In addition to creative cuisine, The Nordics are committed to offering sustainable culinary experiences. This was solidified in 2004 when each country signed…
5th June 2022, Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine brought together friends and other esteemed guests for a special dinner to commemorate the hotel’s tenth anniversary. It was a perfect moment to reflect on some of the highlights of their first decade in business. RENOWNED HOSPITALITY From the outset, the aim of Abadía Retuerta LeDomaine was to be able…
Did you miss me? My blogs over the past two weeks were “Vintage Eve” articles as I was in Northern Italy, namely Lake Garda where I was immersed in Garda DOC wine and education for four days. (Eddie and I chose to stay another week to explore Lake Garda.) Today, not-so-fresh from jet lag, I’m…
RUTHERFORD, CALIF. (PRWEB) – Signaling the first taste of summer, Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley’s quintessential adults-only getaway, unveils its third-annual, month-long “Rosé All May” celebration centered around the release of the hotel’s private label Rosé. Throughout the month of May, hotel guests are invited to join in the festivities by reserving a Rosé All May special offer that includes:…
Los Angeles – The Legacy Cellar Foundation will unveil its first fundraiser in grand fashion with a wine of legends: the singular 27-liter bottle of 2003 Sine Qua Non The Inaugural Syrah. The 100-point wine, a generous donation from The Wine Advocate founder, Robert M. Parker, Jr., will be served at “A Goliath 60th Celebration” benefiting St. Jude…
Attended my first Pizza Expo last year at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Why would a wine and spirits writer attend a pizza show? Well, considering that all that wonderful cheesy crusty meat-lovers-and-more pizza HAS to be paired with wine or spirits, and I’m there. We got to try some amazing new products, new toppings…