A New Smooth French Dessert Wine: Chateau de Montifaud, Vieux Pineau des Charentes blanc Features 1 min read
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Travel for 2025 Makes a Great Holiday Gift – Romance, Family, Celebration or Solo Destination Features 6 min read
Luxury Hotels That Love Dogs Maybe More Than Their Owners Barbara Barrielle Destination Features 3 min read
Exploring the Custoza Wine Region with Cavalchina Winery Deborah Grossman Feature Stories 8 min readOn route to Cavalchina winery in Northeast Italy, the backroads suddenly looked familiar. I realized that several years ago, I...
Presqu’ile Santa Maria Valley Rosé: A Rosé to Celebrate Anytime Deborah Grossman Features 1 min readOn my first trip to Santa Barbara County a decade ago, I met a young winemaker who was memorable for...
Why Low-Alcoholic Wine May Be Increasing & An Adult Beverage Option; Even No-Alc can be Tasty Barbara Barrielle Bar Highlights 4 min readThe growing interest in low and non-alcoholic (NA) beverage alternatives represents a significant shift in consumer preferences, driven by various...
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...
