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Though tiny, Portugal produces wines in every one of its provinces. And without a coastal mountain range to block breezes, these wines are the definition of freshness. I’ve long touted Portuguese wines for value: higher quality and lower prices, red...
Book Review You may not get exactly what you expected when you open The Wines of California, a new encyclopedic work by well-known wine expert Elaine Chukan Brown. And that’s good. Before diving into details of grapes, climate, geography and...
Lesser-Known Patios in Oregon’s Willamette Valley for the Ultimate Warm-Weather Escape By mid-March, as winter lingers just a bit too long, many of us are already daydreaming about sun-drenched afternoons and the perfect outdoor escape. With warm weather on the...
A Classic Italian Wine Returns to its Glory Have you ever had a wine that was so light you felt it might float away – and a red wine, at that? No? Not surprised, as I can’t remember the last...
From Cutting-Edge Biohacking and Chakra Healing to Indulgent Head Spa Treatments, Velas Resorts Blends Ancestral Traditions with Modern Luxury to Redefine Relaxation in 2025 Velas Resorts in Mexico is introducing several transformative spa and wellness experiences across their luxury, all-inclusive...
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:...
THINK PASO ROBLES-THINK WINE! ONX WINES & VINEYARDS NEW LUXURY BRAND KILER CANYON VINEYARDS ONX WINES & VINEYARDS is excited to launch its new luxury micro-production brand, KILER CANYON VINEYARD (KCV), this coming July! This 24-acre vineyard in Willow Creek,...