February is Oregon Truffle Month as Proclaimed by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Feature Stories 2 min read
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Carmel Black Cabernet Sauvignon for Passover or Anytime Deborah Grossman Wine Reviews 1 min readPassover is my favorite Jewish holiday because it is celebrated at home, and the tradition is to drink four glasses...
2021 Rombauer California Zinfandel Becky Sue Epstein Wine 1 min readRombauer winery has a superpower: food and wine pairing. This time it’s zinfandel with Ham Hand-Pies. Last time it was...
An Iconic White Wine – for Dessert Becky Sue Epstein Feature Stories 3 min read ICE WINE: Naturally Frozen On the Vine Ice wine grapes must be naturally frozen on the vine for a period...
2022 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay: Wine for Butter Chicken Becky Sue Epstein Wine Reviews 1 min readA creamy aroma wafted up from the glass when I first poured this chardonnay. As the wine opened, more of...
Since 1893: Napa Chardonnay from Stags’ Leap Winery Becky Sue Epstein Wine 1 min read2022 Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay So surprised when I opened this bottle to find that it’s lean and grassy,...
2021 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay Becky Sue Epstein Wine 1 min readThe first thing I thought of when I tasted this wine was that it would be a good idea to...
2020 Etude Pinot Gris: What We Want to Be Drinking Becky Sue Epstein Wine 1 min readSo, what happened when we started sipping this wine, is that we didn’t stop. It was right before dinner, and...
White, Structured and Elegant: 2019 Monchiero Carbone, Cecu D’la Biunda, Roero Arneis DOCG Becky Sue Epstein Wine 1 min readThis is the type of white wine you taste, marvel, and wonder why it’s not better known. Perhaps because it...
A Long Weekend in Newport Beach, California Don Sonderling Bar Highlights 7 min read48 HOURS IN NEWPORT BEACH Where to Stay-Play-Wine-Dine by Don Sonderling Looking for a weekend or mid-week getaway, with lots...
A Half Dozen Rosés for Valentine’s Day Sicily Cronin Features 2 min readby Sicily Cronin Love is in the air this week, and we can think of a dozen reasons to drink...
On Valentine’s Day, Drink Your Champagne First! Becky Sue Epstein Features 1 min readMake sure your glass of Champagne is long finished before you dive into those chocolates. Most of us these days...
Clos du Val: Updating a Classic Napa Winery – in Massachusetts Becky Sue Epstein Feature Stories 3 min readImprobable as it sounds, not that long ago the current head of one of Napa’s major wineries spent six years...
NV J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé Becky Sue Epstein Wine 1 min readOpening the bottle, a super-fine frothy mousse pours into the glass. Earthy, bakery and a touch of cassis blossom in...
NV Gorge Sparkling Chardonnay: Looking for a Pet-Nat Style Sparkler? Becky Sue Epstein Wine 1 min readI’m fascinated with this wine not only because Megan Hughes has nicely crafted a “chardonnay in the raw” but also...
NV Champagne Pierre Gerbais Grains de Celles Extra Brut Becky Sue Epstein Features 1 min readEveryone who has tried this Champagne at my house has been charmed. As I was. And thrilled, having hurriedly grabbed...
Southwest Colorado is the Place for Wine like These from Ordinary Fellow – Far from Ordinary Barbara Barrielle Features 4 min readGrand Junction is the Gateway to Colorado Wine Country and Upbeat Tastings in Palisades Considered the fruit bowl of Colorado,...
Best Current Releases from Sicily Brianne Cohen Features 6 min readDelivering an exciting and fresh batch of new releases, Sicilia en Primeur cemented Sicily’s “darling” status in the wine world....
Spooky Wines Perfect for Halloween Sicily Cronin Feature Stories 1 min readDrink up, witches! 5 wines that will go down with a scream on Halloween Halloween is as famous for its...
ONX & Coravin at Home Becky Sue Epstein Features 3 min readONX & Coravin = Paso Robles Sustainable Wines, Private Tasting Zooms, Reasonable Prices Many of us are applauding the continued...
2021 Aperture Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc Becky Sue Epstein Features 1 min readAperture Cellars is the opening that lets light into a camera. Through this lens, Jesse Katz and his photographer father...
The Importance of Acknowledgment of Indigenous People and Their Lands in British Columbia Barbara Barrielle Features 5 min readThis simple act of respect brings us closer to understanding First Nations and Indigenous citizens British Columbia, the westernmost province...
Carmel Black Cabernet Sauvignon for Passover or Anytime Deborah Grossman Wine Reviews 1 min readPassover is my favorite Jewish holiday because it is celebrated at home, and the tradition is to drink four glasses...
SEPPI SPARKLING WINES: How Does a Winery Get Started? Becky Sue Epstein Feature Stories 3 min readWhy did someone decide to make this particular wine? Usually we’re more focused on whether or not to buy a...
A Literal Field of Dreams; The Flower FIelds in Carlsbad Having Amazing Bloom Year Barbara Barrielle Features 3 min readApril 6, 2024 – My favorite flower, the runinculus, is the star of the show at these acres of stunning,...
The Total Spirits Package for the Total Eclipse April 8, 2024 Barbara Barrielle Features 1 min readWhen I first laid eyes on this box of spirits created especially for the Total Eclipse 2024, I thought it...
Food Friendly Ruché Wine Stars at Cantine Sant’Agata Deborah Grossman Feature Stories 7 min readDiscovering a native wine or local cuisine is a delicious outcome of travel. Recently I visited the Monferrato region of...
Utah is the Surprising Home to Dozens of Distilleries, Breweries and Wineries Barbara Barrielle Features 5 min readUtah, known for its breathtaking landscapes and thriving outdoor recreation, is also home to a burgeoning craft beer and spirits...
Timber Cove Resort is Constantly Reinventing While Retaining All the Good Stuff Barbara Barrielle Features 1 min readOne of my favorite coastal spots. Cosy yet architecturally significant with the Frank Loyd Wright influences. Fantastic food and wines...