February is Oregon Truffle Month as Proclaimed by Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Feature Stories 2 min read
The Homey, Amenity-packed and Elegant Yountville Hotel Barbara Barrielle Destination Features 1 min read
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...
2018 Notturno Drei Donà Romagna DOC Predappio Sangiovese Becky Sue Epstein Features 1 min readProduced in Romagna’s Predappio sub-region, this wine is a classic from Drei Donà .The family-owned winery is a member of...
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...
Lazy Rivers are a Highlight of Summer Vacation Barbara Barrielle Features 1 min readAlthough there was controversy this week about a death of an 8 year old in a faulty lazy river, I...
Women Chefs Seed Plant Forward Dining at The Grove in Napa Deborah Grossman Hospitality 5 min readWith Chef Deborah Mullin at the helm, The Grove restaurant at Napa’s Copia is female chef-centric. A Culinary Institute of...