For our big 40thwedding anniversary this past June we held a fairly large party taking over a local Italian restaurant for the evening. We told guests that gifts were unnecessary but, as things go, some people ignored our request. Lucky us. I’d have to say that 100% of our friends and family in attendance know…
Not too long ago I reviewed a beautiful hand blown wine carafe by Glasvin. I was enamored by the sleek style and that it is dishwasher safe. Fast forward to today and I had the pleasure of reviewing a set of their delicate Champagne glasses. Below is a quote from them, then my review in…
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…
PARIS, /PRNewswire/ — THE LATEST EXPRESSION OF CHANDON TERROIRS Since its creation in 1959, CHANDON has been opening a world of possibilities by crafting sparkling wines in vineyards around the globe. From Argentina to California, via Brazil, Australia and China, we have become one of the world’s largest estates dedicated to bubbles. As pioneers, we constantly…
If you’ve been to my home you know that I rarely decant wines into a glass decanter. If I need to decant I have a pretty clay pitcher that I use. Why is that? It’s because I have at least three glass decanters that have become impossible for me to keep clean, and they’re bulky….
Last year I reviewed four bottled cocktails by Via Carota Craft Cocktail company and they were all winners: Negroni, White Negroni, Old Fashioned and Manhattan. Read that review here, and this is an excerpt: “From Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Access Live 2024 I had many opportunities to try new spirits…From the namesake…
After Sunset in the Vineyard, hosted by Jeannie Carpenter for the Assistance League, I kept in touch with a few of our local winemakers. One, Roman Weiser, aka “Wine Bordeaux”, suggested an idea for my readers. Wade through our wine soaked journey below and send me your thoughts. From: Wine Bordeaux To: Eve At this…
A Peruvian Culinary Journey Launching June 4, 2025 Photo credit: Sakhon Nhek Founded in 1987, in the Carneros appellation of Northern California by the Champagne Taittinger family, Domaine Carneros is a grower producer of ultra-premium sparkling wines and limited production pinot noirs. Domaine Carneros has become the benchmark for California sparkling wine, reflecting both the…
Champagne Pommery is thrilled to announce that they have been named the 2024 Champagne House of the Year by The Champagne Club, the world’s largest independent source of Champagne expertise. Helmed by Champagne expert Richard Juhlin, The Champagne Club presents awards in 20+ categories to the most memorable Champagnes each year to recognize and celebrate…
