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This simple act of respect brings us closer to understanding First Nations and Indigenous citizens British Columbia, the westernmost province of Canada, is a place of beauty, wilderness, vast lands, mountain ranges, and commerce. Stunning vistas are everywhere, the Pacific...
Why did someone decide to make this particular wine? Usually we’re more focused on whether or not to buy a bottle, not on its origin story. With Seppi wines, the bottles are lively and attractive, as are the wines inside....
April 6, 2024 – My favorite flower, the runinculus, is the star of the show at these acres of stunning, swaying, staggering beautiful fields of flowers. Now, and for the month to come, will delight and amaze viewers with their...
When I first laid eyes on this box of spirits created especially for the Total Eclipse 2024, I thought it was brilliant! Kentucky is right in the path of great viewing and this kits comes with two pairs of eclipse...
Utah, known for its breathtaking landscapes and thriving outdoor recreation, is also home to a burgeoning craft beer and spirits scene. From bold and hop-forward IPAs to rich and complex whisky blends, breweries and distilleries across the state are crafting...
A large part of the appeal of this Prosecco is the bottle itself. The glass is beautifully embossed, and the label is sparkly and fun. This presentation is designed to appeal to party-goers around the world, and the producers are...
Low-Alcohol Pinot Grigio: 2023 Cantina Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio, Terre di Chieti IGT Notably, this pinot grigio is fairly low in alcohol, at 12.5%. That, and the price, are good reasons to keep this white wine on your radar for casual...
One of the few gay-owned wineries in the San Francisco area, VOON takes its name from the nickname of founding partner Evan Anderson. He brings imagination and cultural references to the table by taking visual advantage of VOON’s double O’s....
Tasting the refined wines of Sicily today, you’d never guess that until recently, a significant amount of the grapes grown on this Italian island ended up as bulk wines, sometimes secretly blended into the wines of other European countries. In...
Visiting Peter Vinding-Diers’ Winery in Sicily I have no idea how one of the great winemakers of the world found his way to this little hilltop farm in the middle of nowhere, Sicily. Seriously, if I hadn’t been in...
On route to Cavalchina winery in Northeast Italy, the backroads suddenly looked familiar. I realized that several years ago, I passed near the small town of Sommacampagna, Cavalchina’s home base, on my way from Parma to the Lake Garda area...
On my first trip to Santa Barbara County a decade ago, I met a young winemaker who was memorable for his South African joie de vivre, his good wines, and love of surfing in the nearby Pacific Ocean. Not surprisingly,...
The growing interest in low and non-alcoholic (NA) beverage alternatives represents a significant shift in consumer preferences, driven by various factors such as price sensitivities, lifestyle choices or other. This trend is particularly noticeable among younger consumers who are drinking...