Reflecting On Wine



There’s a new martini in Beverly Hills that’s creating plenty of buzz among the cocktail crowd. The Kauffman Martini at Nic’s Beverly Hills is touted as being the most expensive…

Chteau Valandraud Saint-Emilion 1995 is a favorite as collectors wine across the world. Wine lovers across the world also like to taste this great vintage variety for its richness. This…

Several years ago I made my first visit to Sonoma County Wine Country. It was autumn, and it was beautiful. The crowds were gone, the leaves were turning and the…

A mere 1,000 years ago, giant flightless birds called moas inhabited the islands of New Zealand. There were more than a dozen species of moa and the largest of these…

A relative newcomer to the French Concession (127 Yongfu near Fuxing Xi Lu), La Bella is a small bar and restaurant that’s made fashionable subdued waves. This small western style…