August of 2019 was the last time my husband Eddie and I visited Santa Barbara, and I wrote about it for SCV Elite Magazine here. Fast forward to this past August and finally being in Santa Barbara again and we didn’t have as much time as our last visit. However, we did get some time…
Do you remember the movie Sideways, the comedy film set in Santa Ynez? Memorable for wine lovers was the time the two despicable pals spent wine tasting at the Hitching Post…and things changed forever. Fast forward to today, last week in fact, when Eddie and I spent the day in the Danish-themed town of Solvang,…
Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 375ml Trefethen S.I.N. Rosé (as cold as possible) 1 pt strawberry sorbet (cut into chunks the same size as your ice and keep frozen) *NOTE : fresh strawberry puree may be substituted in the same quantity ½ -1 cup ice cubes 1 Tbsp rhubarb syrup For Syrup 1 stalk fresh rhubarb, washed,…
It seems that there is no way to get away from the growing number of wine and spirit brands owned by – or partnering with – actors, musicians, and sport’s figures. These celebrity bottles get more advertising due to their celebrity status and budget, but does it make the wines and spirits any better than…
I usually stick to wine and spirits for review, rarely dipping my toe in the low and non-alcohol pool of drink choices. But, to change things up, and because a product piqued my interest, we have something new to review today: Wine Water. It is sparkling water blended with wine with no added sugar, vegan,…
A Jewel of Authenticity in the Heart of Provence Nestled in Provence’s Var region between Lorgues and Flayosc, the five-star Château de Berne – part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection – reopened its doors on March 7, 2025, kicking off a new season defined by excellence and refinement. A genuine wine tourism destination,…
Local favorites and newcomers take home a variety of awards at expert-judged competition Rogue Valley wine country by David Ledger MEDFORD, Ore., /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the inaugural Savor Southern Oregon wine competition, sponsored by the Coquille Indian Tribe, are announced today at an industry awards ceremony and are now available on savorsouthernoregon.com. A panel of expert judges, including Dr. Liz…
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…
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Hotel San Luis Obispo will present its 4th annual Rosé the SLO Way wine festival and fundraiser, a celebration of the Central Coast’s renowned Rosé wine, on Sunday, April 13 from 1-4 pm in the hotel’s Garden Courtyard. The signature event offers attendees the opportunity to sip premier Rosés from boutique Central Coast wineries, connect…