Wine and Whimsy in Paso Robles
Napa Valley has some serious competition. Far from the hustle and bustle of Southern California, and the overwhelming popularity of the “Wine Countryâ€? of Napa and Sonoma Counties, Paso Robles…
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Today’s Luxury List :: May 22, 2007
:: The Informed Traveler – Grand Prix 2007 in Monte Carlo, Monaco at the Hotel Hermitage :: I Love Bling :: Kimono Rings; a Japanese Luxury :: Good Luck Deluxe…
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Little Temple Bar :: Paris, France
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, in the heart of Paris, state of the art, yet old fashioned decor, lively yet cozy atmosphere, with all you need to make…
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My Second Favorite Redhead, the “Missionary of Wine!”
Sometimes I feel it’s a little mean telling you about a great tasting, dinner, or seminar that is only “for the trade,” such as last week’s fantastic Spanish Wine Seminar…
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Great Deal, So No Whining!
If you’ve visited the Napa/Sonoma wine country lately, you’ve probably noticed that most of the wineries are now charging (sometimes hefty) tasting fees to try their wines, often standing elbow…
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55 Types, 25 Breweries, 1 Night :: Banzai Sake Tasting, San Francisco
25 Sake Breweries are coming from Japan with more than 55 types of Sake which may not be available in the US. This will be the first of an annual…
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Spanish Wines: “Underpromise & Overdeliver”… unlike the Men in my Life! :: Part 2
Here are the six wines that Karen Macneil felt best exhibited the new trends in Spanish Wines. 1. Vionta Albarino 2006, D.O. Rias Baixas This hot grape makes the perfect…
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Spanish Wines: “Underpromise & Overdeliver”… Unlike the Men in my Life! :: Part 1
Ever since Ferran AdriĂ from El Bulli hit the scene, Spanish Food & Wine has been HOT HOT HOT- without any signs of a cool-down in the near future. Which…
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Terroir Restaurant & Wine Bar to Open in Portland, OR
Opening in May, Terroir Restaurant & Wine Bar is taking a sustainability approach to its operations. With nearly 70 area restaurants committed to local and seasonal food purchasing, Portland is…
