A bold tribute to the enduring legacy of Marilyn Monroe and her historic connection to Piper-Heidsieck NAPA, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the centennial of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, Piper-Heidsieck Champagne proudly unveils a limited-edition cuvée honoring the historic bond between the French House and the Hollywood legend. Since its founding in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck has been…
It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Saint Helena’s Smith-Madrone wines, especially their dry Riesling, and have been reviewing them for a few years now. When I received their latest emailed promotion for a six-bottle pack of their new Chardonnay, Riesling and Rose, I snatched them right up! (Note on the photo: In all…
Chef Suzanne Goin and Restaurateur Caroline Styne Introduce Updated Offerings Celebrating Local L.A. Culture with Hearty Burritos, Hand-Crafted Pizzas, the All-American Fried Chicken Picnic Box, Piri Piri Chicken for Two in Supper in Your Seats and Their Favorite Magpie’s Soft Serve Treats LOS ANGELES – The LA Phil has announced menus for the 2026 Hollywood Bowl…
The story of the Overshine Collective is a fascinating one. Former Google executive David Drummond had become familiar with and very fond of Healdsburg and the surrounding area, having visited it many times to enjoy his brother Ray Drummond’s performances in the Healdsburg Jazz Fest. Ray, an acclaimed jazz bassist, lived in New Jersey, so…
11th Annual Breckenridge Wine Classic Announces Its Experiential Lineup and Friday Night Yonder Mountain String Band Concert More than a half-dozen ticketed experiences are now on sale for the August 20–22 festival BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. – The 11th annual Breckenridge Wine Classic has unveiled its 2026 lineup of intimate, ticketed experiences for wine lovers, foodies, outdoor enthusiasts – and…
Our road to Ra Ra Wine Co. et al was somewhat circuitous but we got there. It actually started very early last year, when we were planning our own Historic Vineyard tour. At that time, one of the wineries we reached out to was Saini Vineyards. Unfortunately, our schedule filled up and we were unable…
I’m always both thrilled and cautious when I have wine samples from a new-to-me winery to review. Today it’s samples from Hamilton Family Wines. I received a press release from their public relations agent – and a handwritten note from Greg and Lindsay Hamilton – ahead of the wine so I knew a few things….
Carmel-by-the-Sea is having a real culinary moment, one that feels both exciting and deeply connected to the community that has long defined the village. With the return of full access along Highway 1, a new direct flight route from Chicago into Monterey, and a wave of highly anticipated restaurant openings, it feels like a natural time…
Have you heard of Harvest Moon Winery? If not, don’t feel bad. To be honest, we hadn’t either. After all, there are A LOT of wineries in California and the smaller ones don’t get nearly enough attention. But when our friend Sue Straight [aka The Wine Wench] announced that she was bringing her talents to…
St. Helena, Calif. – Fifty years after the tasting that forever changed the world of wine, Spring Mountain Vineyard, a storied estate nestled in the Spring Mountain District Appellation, in the Mayacamas Mountain Range in the Napa Valley, has once again taken its place among the elite—this time with a celebrated Top Three finish for Chardonnay. At the…