Château de Berne, five stars Relais & Châteaux in the heart of Provence, has joined the very exclusive circle of the 50 most beautiful vineyards in the world, ranking 43rd in The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025. It is now the only estate in Provence to feature in this international ranking. It even ranks 6th…
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….
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…
(A taste of the wines we had are in a separate article on this blog.) State Street: Last time we were on State Street was before Covid. I’m betting that during that time they started offering more outdoor dining, and closed the street to cars like we did on Main Street in Newhall. Now, those…
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…
AI-Powered Experience, Delivered Through SMS or Online Chat, Inspires Creativity and Celebrates Cocktail Craftsmanship MUENSTER, Texas/PRNewswire/ — Weber Ranch 1902 Vodka, the innovative new vodka brand distilled exclusively from 100% Blue Weber Agave, has launched “Tex,” a groundbreaking new tool that combines professional mixology expertise with the intelligence of AI – delivered right through SMS text…