This year’s festival promises to deliver with an expanded lineup that engages both seasoned wine enthusiasts and novices PARK CITY, UTAH – The second annual spring edition of Park City Wine Festival, which drew more than 1,000 attendees last year, returns to MICHELIN Key award winner Pendry Park City on April 9-11, 2026 with an expanded lineup…
This past summer I was in Portugal for the second time. During both visits I searched out wines from the Alentejo DOC to drink as they are always winners for me. Fancy my thrill at being offered two wines from the area to review when we got home. I ran a news release from the…
Recently I was asked by one of my publishers to do an article on how to dine out like a sommelier, including navigating a wine list without annoying the restaurant staff. I had no problem voicing my thoughts on that. However, I had thrown the question out on social media and got quite a number…
Napa Valley, CA – From food truck favorites to elegant tasting menus, Clif Family Winery has built a culinary program that’s as dynamic as it is delicious. That dedication was honored with the 2026 Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Award for Culinary Experiences, recognizing the Napa Valley winery’s creativity, community spirit, and commitment…
Annual Cookout with Culinary Stars and Entertainment Industry Support Breaks Revenue Record with Ticket Sales, Auctions and the Kids Campaign The 13th annual L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Stand was an overwhelming success with more than $1.3 million contributed to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Located at Royce Quad on the campus of UCLA, the day was perfect…
The Royal Salute Time Chamber Dinner – Making Scotch Whisky History takes place on Sunday, September 21, 6:30 p.m. The Private Dining Room at PISCES Bar & Seafare, Wynn Las Vegas: Step through time and into an era of majesty, opulence, and peerless craftsmanship. On this extraordinary night, the glittering heart of Las Vegas will host…
A few years back we were in Napa Valley wine tasting with fellow wine bloggers and friends Steve and Vashti Roebuck. Steve and I had both made winery appointments and Honig Vineyard and Winery was one of his. We’d enjoyed Honig wines before but had never visited and had none of their bottles in our…
Epicurean Celebration of Food, Drink, and Culinary Icons Returns for a Second Year in September LAS VEGAS, /PRNewswire/ — The highly anticipated Revelry returns to Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), Sept. 19-27. The culinary festival will bring together some of the top names in food and beverage for an extraordinary week of curated tastings, collaborative dinners and immersive experiences. Some of the world’s…
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…
This week my wine column is dedicated to hand-picked wine-centric events in both Southern and Northern California. I emailed my contacts from LearnAboutWine.com and LocalWineEvents.com for their best upcoming events and added in why they are trip-worthy for you: From LearnAboutWine.com Here are three great events from founder and CEO Ian Blackburn that I’ve enjoyed…