I’m in a gift-giving mood! I feel like this year more than ever we give ourselves some self-love and treat the most special people in our life with something that will make them feel good and feel the love.
What vegetable do you serve with a summer meal of lamb and Pinot Noir? In Sonoma County, peak-of-season green beans with scarlet summer tomatoes tossed with salty feta cheese makes a great side dish.
The city of Cleveland, Ohio is a multi-faceted surprise to both newcomers and those who are returning to rediscover a former industrial powerhouse that has become a cultural and gastronomic destination. You might be surprised to discover how many things to do in Cleveland are just right for a romantic getaway–or a lovers’ staycation, if […]
It is time to celebrate. After a long hibernation, it is time to start thinking about travel again, seeing friends and family who have been kept at a distance for so long and finding ways to shake off the setbacks of the last two years. For me, this starts with thinking about gifts of travel […]
It’s been a couple of years since wine lovers got to experience in person the festival that brings together some of the best Pinot Noir in the world. But in March 2022, the World of Pinot Noir is back! An unforgettable Pinot Noir wine festival From March 3-5, 2022, the World of Pinot Noir will […]
The charming hamlet of Carmel-by-the-Sea has everything a couple on a romantic escape could need or want, including a place for their pups. Carmel, California is a walking town so park, clip on a leash and discover dog friendly Carmel.
Ah, gifting! It is an annual tradition and one that causes great stress for perfectionists around the world. There are those of us who simply order the first item they find in a Google search or first suitable item they spot in a store. Our 2020 Gift Guide seeks to relieve the stress of the […]
2019 Alexander Valley Vineyards Rosé of Sangiovese Any member of the California wine community can agree that the Wetzel family is part of the fabric of the Healdsburg and Alexander Valley wine, cultural and philanthropic worlds. Their Alexander Valley Vineyards was a family business from the start. And although the Alexander Valley Vineyards Rosé I’m […]
Wine of the Week: 2016 Brancaia TRE Toscana IGT, Tuscany Brancaia is an acclaimed Italian wine estate led by the philosophy: Resist the Usual. What does this mean? It refers to the winery’s determination to stick to the highest standards. And in the case of this week’s Wine of the Week, it also means offering […]
