If you’ve been reading this series from the beginning about our latest visit to the Dry Creek Valley (and if you haven’t, why not?), you may recall that we added one more winery to our itinerary. When we were visiting with winemaker Antoine Favero at Mazzocco Sonoma, he graciously suggested that we pay a visit…
This private tour and wine tasting was made possible as part of the exclusive Distinctive Voyages package provided by travel advisors associated with Travel Leaders Network to their clients. During our recent nine-night Atlas cruise from Lisbon to the Canary Islands, we had the great luck to make some amazing friends that included Julie and…
Finishing touring the Bedrock Vineyard, our glasses were now empty and we were getting thirsty again and perhaps a little hungry as well. We were ready to head back to the tent to enjoy the rest of our tasting as well as the delicious cheese, fruit and meat platter to accompany it that Aiste had…
Set the Stage for a Weekend of Culinary Excellence During the Kick-Off to RELISH 2025 on June 27 – Advance Ticket Pricing Available for a Limited Time NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., /PRNewswire/ — The countdown has begun for RELISH: A Food, Wine & Spirits Experience, created by Celebrity Chef Jamie Gwen and Elite Event Planner Nicole Hirsty. Debuting in Newport Beach from June 27-29, 2025, RELISH…
(Glassell Park, CA) :Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Glassell Park, Wife and the Somm is more than just an intimate dining destination: it is a love letter to food, wine, and warm hospitality, brought to life by Owners and Restaurateurs Christy and Chris Lucchese. Their journey from the world of film to the realm of culinary excellence…
The 8th Annual Masters of Taste Event Has Been Postponed Due To Los Angeles Wildfires (Pasadena, CA) – Due to the devastating impact of the Los Angeles wildfires, Masters of Taste has made the difficult decision to postpone the highly anticipated 8th Annual Masters of Taste event. However, in the spirit of resilience, generosity, and…
Why do we cover the Fancy Food Show? Because it’s an opportunity to see the latest trends for the foods that go with your wine and spirits. I usually get tons of ideas that update our cheese, charcuterie, and dessert boards too! Read on to see what we discovered from over 1,000 exhibitors at the…
I was recently offered four wines for review – all of which I had never sampled before. Because of this I jumped at the chance to try a new-to-me Malbec blend from Argentina, two non-vintage Champagnes from France and a Cream Sherry from Spain. I received the technical sheets and some information on each winery,…
Yountville, Napa Valley 2024. Pizza and wine go together so nicely. Particularly when you savor small production Silver Trident wines with pizzettas such as these— -Butternut squash, feta, basil and hot honey. Paired with 2023 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Apollo’s Folly -Goat cheese, golden beet, red onion, mint Paired with 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley,…
Need to be in San Francisco but prefer to stay outside of the hustle and bustle of The City? Just north over the famed Golden Gate Bridge is a completely different world of calmness, beautiful scenery, great dining and a multitude of places to stay. In our search for lodging, we decided to focus on…