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Ooooh! A Juicy South African!

BySylvia Davis August 22, 2005

Here’s a South African white that got good reviews from Spectator and happens to sell at an affordable price to boot. Worth a try…via
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Get Wine Treats From Forever Young Benefit
ByAlison Gourdey March 11, 2009

Recently it had been the time for the celebration of the once a year Forever Young benefit that was organized for the Young School. This school is a non-profit one located in the town of St. Helena. Again the event was organized on March 6 in Calistoga, California. The venue was the wonderful Castello di…

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Casa Howard :: Florence, Italy
ByNatalie Dale May 30, 2007

If you’re the sort of traveler that likes to blend in with the locals and dislikes the formality of hotels, then Casa Howard in Florence is perfect for you. Situated on Via Della Scala, Casa Howard is a guest house in a typical Italian apartment block. The small gold plaque looks more like a house…

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Flying High Even If You’re Just Sipping a Virgin Mary! :: Rise Bar & Terrace, New York City
ByJanice Nieder June 18, 2007

If you’re visiting the Big Apple this summer (only open May-September), be sure and have a drink at the Rise Bar & Terrace, located on the 14th floor of the Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park. Try one of the signature “Libertinis” as you enjoy the unrivaled birds-eye view of the N.Y Harbor, Ellis Island or…

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More Tips to Organize a Successful Wine Tasting
BySylvia Davis July 12, 2005

I posted a few tips earlier to help us hold a wine tasting party at home that turns into a sure hit…but what about the big events, the wine tastings that you may wish to organize for charity or business? Here is a checklist to save your sanity if you are contemplating holding a wine…

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Belly Up To The Mud Bar: Solage Calistoga, Napa Valley, CA
ByGil Zeimer May 30, 2006

I’ve lunched at the world-famous Auberge du Soleil in beautiful Napa Valley. It is a truly spectacular Mediterranean style getaway. Now, the owners, Solage Hotels, have created a new, less expensive luxury hotel called Solage Calistoga, slated to open next Spring at the northern end of this renowned winemaking region. It will feature: • Comfortable…

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Steelhead Diner Is a Fresh, New Spot :: Seattle
BySue Frause September 11, 2007

My son was recently visiting from New York City and we were looking for a nice little restaurant after watching the Seattle Mariners play the Los Angeles Angels at Safeco Field one sunny afternoon. One of Seattle’s finest concierges, James Mulvaney of the Washington Athletic Club (named Seattle Hotel Concierge of the Year), recommended the…

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