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From War to Winemaking: Napa Valley Initiative Empowers Ukrainian Vintners with Regenerative Agriculture

May 23, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Rutherford, CA., May 22, 2024 – Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Grgich Hills Estate in partnership with Roots of Peace and supported by Rotary International, is hosting an immersive regenerative viticulture training program for Ukrainian vintners, showcasing the positive impact of agriculture as a means of fostering global peace and community resilience. From June 3rd to June 9th, 2024, six distinguished Ukrainian vintners will engage in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Bridges, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Farming, France, Napa Valley, Paris, Sonoma, Village, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Adam Olalde – CEO and Founder – Xtreme Xperience

March 11, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

Introduce yourself; what is your background? My background is in the luxury car rental and concierge business. It was from that business that I pivoted by listening to our customers and creating a concept that specializes in what they were asking for, automotive entertainment experiences. I realized early on that that’s what most people desire. Have a great time, but don’t worry about the headaches and cost of ownership. Q. When did you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Chicago, Georgia, Lifestyle, Redwoods, Sonoma, Wine Tasting

Garagiste Wine Festival Returns to LA with 40+ Wineries: July 22nd & 23rd

June 15, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Garagiste Wine Festival: Urban Exposure brings together hard-to-find micro-production wineries from nearly every California AVA, all under one spacious roof in Glendale; events include Grand Tasting, a Rare and Reserve party and a tasting seminar that explores ancient winemaking techniques used by some of today’s most innovative winemakers Paso Robles, CA – America’s Best Wine Festival[1], The Garagiste Wine Festival, returns to LA July 22nd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, California, Festival, Food and Wine, France, Freeways, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara, Sonoma, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Escape to Bodega Bay

April 13, 2021 by Angela Matano2 Comments

Moving from Los Angeles to the tiny town of Mendocino (population 855) turned out to be one of the most unusual decisions I have ever made. The natural beauty and tranquility act like a balm to the world’s troubles (politics! fires!), but, it should come as little surprise, meeting people while masked up and social distancing has proven difficult. On the other hand, as the world opens up a bit, traveling in both Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, England, Fashion, Film, Hiking, Journey, Lodge, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Redwoods, Restaurants, San Francisco, Sand, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sonoma, Sports, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

Explorers Guide Napa & Sonoma by Peg Melnik with Tim Fish

October 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

The latest edition (no 11) Explorers Guide Napa & Sonoma is a detailed look at some of the best restaurants, wineries and experiences that the wine country in this part of the state has to offer. Written by husband and wife Peg Melnik and Tim Fish. Both are accomplished wine writers: Peg writes for the local Santa Rosa based newspaper, the Press Democrat and Tim writes for the Wine Spectator. Not a huge book but it is richly endowed with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wine Books · Tagged: Napa Valley, Restaurants, Santa Rosa, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sonoma, Spa, Wine Tasting

Four Reasons To Visit Idaho Wine Country

November 26, 2018 by Jaime Scilingo Mazur1 Comment

Idaho Wine Country

When you think of a romantic vacation to wine country, you probably envision a scene of endless vineyards in California, Italy, or France. Those, of course, are the most romantic, and the three most popular wine destinations for Americans.  The idea of traveling to Idaho to explore its multiple American Viticultural Areas (AVA) may seem bizarre, but trust me.  Exploring the Idaho wine regions will surprise you in the most delightful ways. Idaho … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: California, France, Idaho, Italy, Oregon, Romantic, Sonoma, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Cannonball Wines Boldly Leap Into Distinctive Tastings That Don’t Break the Bank

March 6, 2018 by Steve MirskyLeave a Comment

Sitting down with wine industry veterans Dennis Hill & Yoav Gilat at a recent tasting I discovered more about their own history and the history of Cannonball Wines. They partnered in 2006 after noticing a gap in the market place - there were plenty of budget wines at varying levels of quality and also plenty of high priced wines. But very few premium wines (grown and made) that were priced at an affordable price. They decided to partner to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, California, History, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Garagiste Wine Festival Brings Hidden Winemaking Gems to Hidden Architectural Gem: July 15th in Santa Monica

June 10, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

Fifty of the best of California’s micro-production wineries pour their wines in historic Santa Monica venue a few blocks from the ocean and Expo Line; Grand Tasting, Rare and Reserve tasting, Silent Wine auction and more... Paso Robles, CA – – Garagiste Events Inc., producers of the renowned Garagiste Festivals, announced that tickets are now on sale for The Garagiste Festival: Urban Exposure, whichreturns to Los Angeles County on July 15th, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Colorado, Festival, France, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Napa Valley, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Sonoma, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

7 Hidden Treasures of Napa Valley

September 17, 2016 by Kevin NelsonLeave a Comment

Despite being one of America’s best-known tourist (and wine drinking) destinations, Napa Valley still offers plenty of discoveries and surprises for travelers. These surprises are everywhere you go and pop up when you least expect it, like finding a Pokemon Go character you did not anticipate seeing. Here are seven hidden treasures of Napa Valley, which you may wish to seek out the next time you go there: The Benny Bufano statues at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Art, Bridges, Bus Travel, California, Drinking, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Museum, Napa Valley, Oyster, Resort, Restaurants, San Francisco, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sonoma, Spain

How an Omelette Taught me About Life

November 10, 2015 by Kevin Nelson2 Comments

This is a personal travel story about how a simple omelette showed me a fundamental truth of life. It all began quite accidentally when, after a tasting up valley, we decided go back down to the central square of Sonoma for lunch. Sonoma is a place of Spanish and Mexican history (a 19th century Catholic mission is there), and a place of early California history too (it was the center of a rebellion by American settlers against Mexican rule … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, California, Drinking, France, History, Sonoma, Spain, Wine Tasting

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