Category: Wine
The Pairing Project: State Foods with State Wine &...
Posted by Darla Hoffmann | Oct 11, 2024 | About Wine & Travel, Dining, Epicure, Featured, Food Travel, Food Travel, North America, The Epicurean Explorer, Travel, United States, Wine, Wine Spotlight | 0 |
Traverse City, Michigan: A Destination in Wine, Fo...
Posted by Darla Hoffmann | Oct 8, 2024 | About Wine & Travel, Dining, Epicure, Featured, Food Tours, Wine, Wine Spotlight | 0 |
FRANCIACORTA BRINGS ITALIAN ELEGANCE TO THE 76TH E...
Posted by luxebeat | Sep 18, 2024 | Columns, Hot, Trending News, Wine, Wine Spotlight | 0 |
Sonoma: H2 Hotel’s Home-Grown Harvest Offer &...
Posted by luxebeat | Sep 17, 2024 | Announcements, Featured, Luxury Experiences, Sustainability, Wine, Wine Spotlight | 0 |
The Pairing Project: State Foods with State Wine – Part 5 of 10
by Darla Hoffmann | Jul 8, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… It is hard to believe we are at...
Read MoreWhat Wine Sommeliers Suggest for Backyard Barbecues
by Merilee Kern | Jul 4, 2024
Summertime is about many things: outdoor activities, music festivals, sports, holidays,...
Read MoreHow to Pair Wine with Bitter Food
by Merilee Kern | Jul 2, 2024
Pairing wine with bitter foods can be a nuanced art. Some foods go well with acidic wines, while...
Read MoreCertified B Corp Winery: Clif Family Winery, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
by Darla Hoffmann | Jun 28, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… In the picturesque town of St....
Read MoreA Rainy Day in Canberra Wine District – The Perfect Time to Go Winetasting
by Pam and Gary Baker | Jun 25, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The Canberra Wine District, in the...
Read MoreThe Pairing Project: State Foods with State Wine – Part 4 of 10
by Darla Hoffmann | Jun 10, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… As I meandered through the states...
Read MoreMust-Have Organic Wines from Northern California
by Darla Hoffmann | May 16, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… California has an abundance of...
Read MoreSan Angelo Pinot Grigio: A Pinot Grigio for the Non Pinot Grigio Drinker [COCKTAIL TIME]
by luxebeat | May 15, 2024
As the weather gets warmer and you find yourself reaching for refreshing, white wines,...
Read MoreOrange is the New Napa: 5 Orange Wines by The Vice [COCKTAIL TIME]
by luxebeat | May 8, 2024
The Vice Wines is excited to announce the expansion of its Orange Wine Portfolio with the release...
Read MoreThe Pairing Project: State Foods with State Wine – Part 3 of 10
by Darla Hoffmann | May 2, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Heading north, east, and toward...
Read MoreWhere to Wine, Eat and Sleep in Mendocino County, California
by Darla Hoffmann | Apr 7, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When people think of visiting...
Read MoreThe Pairing Project: State Foods with State Wine – Part 2 of 10
by Darla Hoffmann | Apr 2, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Welcome to part 2 of the pairing...
Read MoreA Dance in Culinary Art: KAI, at Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community
by Darla Hoffmann | Mar 11, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… KAI restaurant, located in the...
Read MoreExplore Australia’s Southeastern Coast on the Great Southern Train Ride
by Pam and Gary Baker | Mar 2, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Australia is a vast and...
Read MoreThe Pairing Project: State Foods with State Wine – Part 1 of 10
by Darla Hoffmann | Feb 26, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Food is central to American...
Read MoreBetterAI Revolutionizing the Wine Industry with Groundbreaking ‘VinoVoss’ AI Sommelier
by Merilee Kern | Feb 24, 2024
Revolutionary AI-powered virtual sommelier app sets new benchmark for highly personalized wine...
Read MoreWente Vineyards Debuts Mount Diablo Highlands Red Blend
by luxebeat | Jan 31, 2024
Wente Vineyards, renowned as America’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery, is...
Read MoreGalentine’s Day: Savor Unanime Pinot Noir [COCKTAIL TIME]
by luxebeat | Jan 30, 2024
This Galentine’s Day, why not celebrate with a glass (or bottle) of delicious, yet...
Read MoreKousa Mahshi with Turkey & Farro Recipe
by Darla Hoffmann | Jan 26, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Kousa Mahshi is a Middle-Eastern...
Read MoreTips for going Wine Tasting!
by Darla Hoffmann | Jan 21, 2024
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… 1. If you are new to wine tasting,...
Read MoreQuality French & Italian Wine Under $20
by Darla Hoffmann | Dec 21, 2023
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… I gravitate to a wine shop’s...
Read MoreSmall Town Charm and Underground Caves Draw Visitors to This Oregonian Destination
by Jean Chen Smith | Dec 18, 2023
Less than an hour shy of the California border sits Cave Junction, a rural hamlet with less than...
Read MorePeruvian Wining & Dining: La Mar’s Three Perfect Pairings
by luxebeat | Dec 16, 2023
While pisco sours may come to mind when indulging in Peruvian fare, the complex and flavorful...
Read MoreWhat to Pack for a Wine Country Weekend
by Jean Chen Smith | Dec 14, 2023
One of my favorite types of travel is a wine country destination. They make excellent couples...
Read MoreMendoza, Argentina as an Art Destination
by luxebeat | Nov 11, 2023
A new art hotel has emerged in Mendoza, thanks to renowned winemaker Susana Balbo. Argentina’s...
Read MoreMadrid, Spain, An Unforgettable Adventure in Travel
by Darla Hoffmann | Oct 25, 2023
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… As the plane landed in Madrid,...
Read MoreGrand Bohemian Charlotte’s Mico – One Sexy Restaurant
by Michael J. Solender | Sep 30, 2023
Amoré is always on the menu at Charlotte’s Mico restaurant, the premier dining venue at Charlotte, N.C.’s ultra luxe Grand Bohemian hotel.
Perhaps it’s the Latin vibe emanating from the South American influenced menu, the sleek and stylized dining room studded with old-world European artwork, or simply the showcase open kitchen here that puts a heavy helping of passion into the air.
Add it all up and there’s a great deal to love about Mico. Add an extended wine selection of rarely seen Argentinian Malbecs and South American stunners and executive chef Duane Fernandes’ deft touch and thoughtful plate combinations and guests leave here wowed.
Read MoreCleveland, Ohio, An Underrated Destination!
by Darla Hoffmann | Sep 12, 2023
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… I was born and raised in...
Read MoreBeyond the wine, raise your glass to adventure in the Santa Ynez Valley
by luxebeat | Sep 8, 2023
A destination that has long been celebrated for its world-class wine and vineyards, not to mention...
Read MoreThings to do in Patagonia, Arizona
by Darla Hoffmann | Aug 11, 2023
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… A peachy neat artsy town 18 miles...
Read MoreLa Genisia is ready to embark on an overseas adventure
by luxebeat | Jul 25, 2023
From the Oltrepò Pavese hills to the States, La Genisia is ready to embark on an overseas...
Read MoreRockstar Jon Bon Jovi and son Jesse Create Hampton Water Rose’ Wine
by Jill Weinlein | Jun 2, 2023
While staying overnight at Casa Cody in Palm Springs recently, I learned that during the last...
Read MoreExclusive Stags Leap District Vineyard-to-Vintner Annual Weekend April 28 -30, 2023
by Diane Sukiennik and Michael Reiss | Apr 6, 2023
Just about everyone on the planet has heard about the premier wine region, Napa Valley. Many have...
Read MoreOenophiles to Savor Over 200 Top-Rated Wines at Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour 2023
by Merilee Kern | Mar 3, 2023
This year’s tour to feature 10 completely new wineries that have never previously poured at this...
Read MoreMcMinnville’s charms are many
by Debbie Stone | Feb 21, 2023
Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just forty miles from Portland, is the city of...
Read MoreTraversing the best wine regions in Europe
by luxebeat | Nov 16, 2022
The European mainland, particularly close to the Mediterranean, is home to some of the best grape...
Read MoreBread & Butter Wines: Pinot Noir Canned Wine, Perfect for Fall Hikes & Picnics
by luxebeat | Oct 3, 2022
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… With fall in the...
Read MoreThe Ultimate West Coast Wine Itinerary for Wine Lovers
by luxebeat | Aug 11, 2022
If you’re a wine lover, then you’re going to love this trip! We’ve put together...
Read MoreCaren Rideau: Designer, Vintner, Entertainer [PART 2 OF 3]
by Sherrie Wilkolaski | Jul 29, 2022
Caren Rideau is a triple threat. She is a designer, a vintner and knows how to throw a party!...
Read MoreDiscover Wenatchee: a Pacific Northwest gem
by Debbie Stone | Jun 29, 2022
I’ve always loved secret gardens, ever since I was a young girl and read the book of the same...
Read MoreMother’s Day Gift Ideas
by luxebeat | Apr 27, 2022
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you are looking for the perfect gift that you can...
Read MoreCelebrating Spring: Eat, Drink, Be Merry
by Lillian Africano | Mar 11, 2022
So many reasons to celebrate Spring. The sunshine, the longer days, the opportunities to dine and...
Read MoreGuide to Pairing Spanish Reds with Your Favorite Cuisine
by Sherrie Wilkolaski | Feb 28, 2022
You know how they say, “if it grows together, it goes together,”? While that may be true, we all...
Read MoreGet your football fix and much more in Canton
by Debbie Stone | Feb 22, 2022
If you’re in a post-Super Bowl slump with no more football games to watch until fall, you might...
Read MoreActresses Julianne Hough and Nina Dobrev Fresh Vine Wine
by Jill Weinlein | Feb 14, 2022
Actress Nina Dobrev and dancer and actress Julianne Hough co-own Fresh Vine Wine, a premier...
Read MoreValentine’s Day Vicarious Wine Tasting Kits
by Jill Weinlein | Feb 8, 2022
One of the premier wineries in Napa Valley, Vicarious Wines by Modus Operandi Cellars is...
Read MoreTo Kalon Wines Inspire Holiday Cheer
by Jill Weinlein | Nov 22, 2021
Deep in the heart of Napa Valley, American pioneer and wine cultivator H. W. Crabb planted a vast...
Read MoreA 6-Step Guide For Building A DIY Wine Cellar
by luxebeat | Nov 8, 2021
DIY wine cellars are an excellent option for affordably storing a wine collection. Generally, they...
Read MoreWoodinville Wine Country crushes it!
by Debbie Stone | Nov 2, 2021
Years ago, when I lived in Woodinville, Washington there was only one winery – Chateau Ste....
Read More5 Wines To Sip on Halloween [COCKTAIL TIME]
by Jill Weinlein | Oct 22, 2021
Since Halloween is known for trick-or-treating, treat yourself to a glass of festive wine or...
Read MoreFilm & Wine: A Genius Pairing Showcasing Southern Oregon
by luxebeat | Sep 23, 2021
Biannually, the Ashland Independent Film Festival (AIFF) hosts their most delectable and...
Read MoreLe Grand Verre single serve boutique French wine comes to the US
by Sherrie Wilkolaski | Sep 17, 2021
LE GRAND VERRE, the award-winning, single serve, ethical, proprietarily designed, and...
Read More10 Things to See and Do at Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles
by Jill Weinlein | Aug 25, 2021
Driving to Allegretto Vineyard Resort transports guests to a Tuscany, Italy wine experience. The...
Read MoreCelebrate Pinot Noir Day [COCKTAIL TIME]
by luxebeat | Aug 18, 2021
It’s National Pinot Noir Day! We have pulled together a list of some of our favorites! ...
Read MoreWalla Walla repeats as ‘America’s Best Wine Region’ in 2021
by luxebeat | Aug 13, 2021
USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards For the second consecutive year, the Walla Walla...
Read MoreSummer Wine and Food Pairings
by Sherrie Wilkolaski | Aug 6, 2021
Summer is upon us and backyard BBQ’s and weekend soirées are in full swing. For those...
Read MoreRevel in the delights of the Rogue Valley
by Debbie Stone | Jul 1, 2021
I began falling in love with the Rogue Valley years ago, when I first went to the Oregon...
Read MoreDreaming of the Loire Valley: A Weekend in West Touraine
by luxebeat | Dec 7, 2020
With some of the most iconic appellations in the Loire Valley, West Touraine is home to a wide...
Read MoreHoliday Spirits (and Wine), To Gift and to Drink
by Lillian Africano | Nov 11, 2020
America is drinking more of everything, from the finest champagne to the least expensive chardonnay to the mellowest aged bourbon. Liquor stores report record sales, and even QVC, normally a go-to place for kitchen appliances and clothing for many Americans, has begun offering vintage wines.
With so many recreational opportunities shut down during the pandemics, many of us focus on food—and drink. And with the holidays ahead, planning has already begun, for gift-giving, and also for special celebrations that call for cocktails and spirits.
Read MoreUltimate Vinitourism Getaway in Montalcino, Tuscany
by Sherrie Wilkolaski | Oct 7, 2020
The Catello Banfi vineyard estate is one of Tuscany’s finest tourist destinations in the...
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