The value of estate-grown is never to be undermined. Located on a beautifully rugged property on a ridge in Moon Mountain resting regally above the great Sonoma Valley sits Liquid Sky Vineyard. The well cared for five acres is bathed in sunlight and dutifully protected from the fog at …
Small and mighty, Spoto Winery is family owned and operated right from Spoto’s establishers’, Christy and Stuart Spoto, home. Making not even 500 cases per year, you’re in luck if you manage to get your hands on a bottle. Each bottle is carefully made with the best grapes from …
With many years under the belt, Pope Valley Winery might not be a new name within the wine world but carries an element of historic elegance within each bottle produced. Pope Valley coils through vast fields, undulating vineyards, and oak-studded hills resting above Napa Valley. Originally opening in 1897 as …
Think Lady Napa has an iron grip on the lap of luxury? Think again. Sonoma may be your new delicious destination, Go ahead, jump ship, I won’t reveal your secrets. The tiny town of Healdsburg is quickly becoming a deluxe destination. World class dining? No problem. Check out Barndiva, Checkerboard, …
When we last went wine tasting, we focused on how the curiously misinformed and misbehaved tasting room patrons can affect a winery visit, depending on your own state of mind. In tasting room parlance, let’s revisit that, shall we? Of course, the standard rule still applies: be mindful of your …
Wine connoisseurs and neophytes alike flock to Northern California’s beautiful Napa Valley to swirl, sniff and sip. But after a long day of wine tasting, the palate begs for something different. Cocktails, anyone? In sleepy St. Helena and Calistoga, two of the northernmost appellations of Napa Valley, there’s a vibrant …
At Cochon 555’s Heritage Fire event in Napa Valley there’s a secret tradition of getting punched. I don’t mean woozy Fight Club punched. I mean boozy Chefs’ Club punched. You see, mixologist Jessamine McLellan, National Brand Ambassador for Midleton Single Pot Still Irish Whiskeys, just happens to be the better …
Seaside Metal Oyster Bar This casual and modern 35-seat raw bar and seafood restaurant is in downtown Guerneville, just a short drive from the Russian River Valley wine country. Chef Mike Selvera offers a small menu with an assortment to choose from, shellfish, oysters, crudo, cold, and hot dishes, just …
Perched along the coves of Tomales Bay in the land of the oyster, Nick’s Cove offers cozy waterfront accommodations and an impressive restaurant with an oyster, cocktail, and wine bar. Of the 12 unique cottages on property, five sit directly on the water, with porches extending over the shores, …
Die-hard Sonoma wine country fans have witnessed the sleepy, two-street town of Healdsburg blossom into an upscale destination, complete with world-class accommodations, tasting rooms, fine dining and craft cocktails. Here is my intimate, personal guide to spending a memorable weekend, filled with wonderful wine, fabulous food and rousing romance …
Let’s be honest, one of the more exciting and satisfying things while traveling abroad is getting that stamp. You pass through customs, hand over your passport, and gain the much-anticipated proof of your visit. Filling up a passport becomes a game, in fact it’s almost like a competition between yourself …
With endless libations in Napa Valley, it can become a bit overwhelming when deciding which winery to visit on your trip. Alternatively, if it’s not your first time at the rodeo, you may be happy to learn about some wineries located off the “Vegas Strip” that is Highway 29. Whether …