2022 Merriam Blanc de Noirs, 25th anniversary sparkling wine, Russian River Valley From the outset, Peter and Diana Merriam, founders of Merriam Vineyards, have worked to create a sustainable environment for people, as well as for their land and...
When is the last time you could sip authentic Belgian beer and world class IPAs, eat a juicy cheeseburger or upscale kreplach, and enjoy a museum filled with childhood memories within a few miles? You can do all of this...
Experience a day like no other. The Channel Islands, located off the California Coast, approximately 20 miles from Ventura or Santa Barbara Harbor (and about a one-hour ferry ride), is a place to explore for hiking, camping, boating, and especially,...
For those seeking fine Chinese food in San Francisco, head to Z&Y Peking Duck restaurant. The street signs near the restaurant in the heart of Chinatown display dual names. The plethora of colorful neon business signs reflect the cultural influence...
Downtown Healdsburg is the rising star of Sonoma wine country destinations. In the past decade, Healdsburg has evolved from a cozy, slow-paced town into a gourmet haven with 30 wine tasting rooms and a multitude of dining options from high-end...
John Wohlfert is a Master Distiller who recreates Prohibition era liquors using his Great Grandfather Johann’s bootlegger recipe. The owner of Wohlfert Craft Distilling rides a custom-built Janus Motorcycle named Black Kat and produces seven spirits with names like Spark,...
I haven’t been this carried away by any white wine since the first night I started my wine journey, decades ago, with a different white wine. What’s my new crush? Carricante, the complex white wine from the slopes of Mount Etna...
Tenute Tomasella Winery on the border of Prosecco and Friuli Can’t remember the last time a Prosecco hit me like this—startlingly fruity, big texture, yet with typical floral notes as well. The winery that makes this is like that too:...
