I had tasted a couple of wines from Charleston Peak Winery (formerly Pahrump Winery) only once, and very briefly, at a party. Fast forward to last month, when I visited the winery on assignment for City Lifestyle magazine to cover their chocolate and wine pairings – look for that in all three Las Vegas issues…
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…
We spent Thanksgiving week wine tasting in Napa again this year, also adding in some time in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. It had been over ten years since I was in Sonoma, as Napa is my husband’s preference, but that has actually changed with this long-overdue visit for more than one reason. For one, the…
Paso Robles, Calif. – Gravesend Wine Merchant & Eatery, a new wine-focused restaurant and gathering place at the Paso Market Walk, has officially opened its doors. Co-owned by Keith Robinson and Matt Reese, Gravesend offers an inspired mix of boutique local wines, fresh seasonal fare and a warm, community-centered atmosphere.At the helm of the kitchen is Chef Amy Baer, founder of the…
A few weeks ago, at the grand re-opening of D’Agostino’s Trattoria in Las Vegas, I was introduced to Fallendown Tree Vineyards and proprietor Jeanne Burmeister. It was a busy night for Jeanne as her wine table was very popular. I enjoyed their award-winning and very balanced Sangiovese, Syrah and Malbec all from Monterey County, CA….
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…
Experience 50+ wineries and beverage makers at the Grand Tasting, as well as paired experiences at MICHELIN Key award winner Pendry Park City on April 9-11, 2026 PARK CITY, UTAH – The Park City Wine Festival is thrilled to announce the second annual Park City Spring Wine Festival, the ultimate après-ski wine celebration taking place April 9-11, 2026….
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…
Region Emphasizes Accessible Experiences and Options for All LODI, Calif., – The Lodi Winegrape Commission announces the launch of “No Reservations,” a marketing campaign highlighting the region’s genuine hospitality, accessibility, and exceptional wine quality. Rooted in agriculture and grounded in community values, the initiative challenges the notion that premium wine experiences should be exclusive, positioning Lodi as…