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Jan 11, 2016 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThis year’s Super Bowl 50 is a big one. Not only is the February 7th game bringing Coldplay and Beyoncé together for the halftime show, Napa Valley-based The Black Bottle winery is offering an epic SuperBowl Experience with Jerry Rice that includes a long list of amazing perks. Offered for $200,000, the bespoke package awards you with plenty of time with Rice (who is considered to be the greatest wide receiver to ever grace the NFL), and gives you invitation-only VIP passes to three different celebrity-packed Super Bowl parties. ... Read More | 
Jan 7, 2016 | Contributor: Mila PantovichWe've all seen those rectangular airplane trolley carts full of drinks and snacks, but we've certainly never seen any as cool as this wine-specific one from Skypak. Called La Barrique Edition, the design is made using old oak barrels that were once used to age wine in. The German company brings in original trolleys that were once in use on an aircraft and then attaches the wood by hand, which according to Skypak still carries the scent of red wine. ... Read More | 
Jan 6, 2016 | Contributor: Merilee KernNestled inside the heart of New York’s historic Diamond Horseshoe nightclub, ensconced below the infamous Paramount Hotel, is the wickedly-entertaining Queen of the Night adult dining experience. This multi-sensory show is a mélange of hedonistic delights that offers a decidedly unexpected dinner theater adventure in the heart of New York City. ... Read More | 
Dec 29, 2015 | Contributor: Tricia Conover, DipWSET, CSSLa Reserve by Wine Spectator is the exclusive 24-seat wine and food pairing restaurant-at-sea featured on Oceania’s Riviera and Marina ocean liners. From its dining venues to a hands-on Bon Appétit Culinary Center (all of which are driven by celebrity chef Jacques Pépin), it comes as no surprise that Oceania won the Best for Foodies award in the 2015 Fodor’s World's Best Cruises list. ... Read More | 
Dec 15, 2015 | Contributor: Steve MirskyYountville, California embodies many quintessential visions you undoubtedly have when planning a Napa Valley excursion. It all started in 1836 when George Calvert Yount founded the town and planted Napa Valley’s first official vineyard. Today, vines stretch from the Mayacamas mountains to the Napa River. Yountville’s compact layout clustered around Washington St. is also perfect for biking not only on the existing street grid, but along the ever-expanding Napa Valley Vine Trail, which when completed, will extend 47 miles from Vallejo to Calistoga. ... Read More | 
Dec 7, 2015 | Contributor: Courtney CachetWhen it comes to Italy and wine, you most likely think of Tuscany as one of the country’s best regions. But a little over an hour from Milan, tucked away in a tranquil corner of Lombardy, is a winemaking destination that you may not have heard of called Franciacorta. And it’s Italy’s next big thing.
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Dec 2, 2015 | Contributor: Merilee KernExecutive Chef Aron Schwartz at Marina Kitchen within San Diego's Marriott Marquis Hotel went away with the highly coveted “Chef of the Fest” title at the 2015 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival which took place from November 16-22. ... Read More | 
Nov 24, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichBeginning December 1, Delta One passengers on transoceanic flights will get to experience a whole new range of regionally-inspired cuisine that has been developed with the help of James Beard award-winning airline ambassador, Chef Linton Hopkins. Each dish utilizes ingredients sourced from the region that inspired it, reflecting the airline’s wish to provide customers with items that welcome “local artisans, vendors and small-batch producers.” ... Read More | 
Nov 20, 2015 | Contributor: Eric RosenWhen it comes to Chile’s wine regions, you might recognize names like the Colchagua, Rappel and Casablanca valleys. But it is the up-and-coming Cachapoal (near Colchagua and about 90 minutes from Santiago by car) that is making a name for itself these days thanks to one of the country’s premier wineries and a new art-driven luxury hotel. ... Read More | 
Nov 18, 2015 | Contributor: Marissa StempienWine-loving football fans rejoice, the Napa Valley Wine Train has officially kicked off its new Championship Wine Flight. The 36-mile journey will focus on wineries founded by NFL players including names like Charles Woodson, Dick Vermeil and Rick Mirer. ... Read More | 
Oct 21, 2015 | Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael ReissEach year Sunset magazine sponsors SAVOR The Central Coast, an extended weekend offered at the end of September and designed to spotlight the rich, cultural and agricultural contributions of the Central Coast of California. Attendees come from all over the US which took place from September 24-27. ... Read More | 
Oct 19, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichThe Naples Winter Wine Festival is coming up fast and now that the tickets are officially on sale, you should grab some. Taking place at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida on January 29-31, the festival not only offers tons of wine and gourmet food, it also holds one of the world’s best charity wine auctions and raises money for the Naples Children & Education Foundation. ... Read More | |
Oct 19, 2015 | Contributor: Mila Pantovich The Naples Winter Wine Festival is coming up fast and now that the tickets are officially on sale, you should grab some. Taking place at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida on January 29-31, the festival not only offers tons of wine and gourmet food, it also holds one of the world’s best charity wine auctions and raises money for the Naples Children & Education Foundation. ... Read More | 
Oct 8, 2015 | Contributor: Tricia Conover, DipWSET, CSSAthens has long been known for its history and gastronomic expertise, but the emerging importance of the local wine industry adds an exciting new dimension. Vintners are rediscovering indigenous grapes (like Assyrtiko, Moschofilero, Savatiano and Xinomavro), meaning that discerning wine connoisseurs are getting a whole lot more to sip than the usual international staples of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. ... Read More | 
Oct 6, 2015 | Contributor: Mila PantovichMade from borosilicate glass—which is commonly used by artisans due to its shock-resistance—this unique Twist wine carafe is from Bordeaux-based artist Etienne Meneau. As one of his many strange decanters that resemble arteries, this design can actually be left empty or filled with whatever you want. Obviously, red wine looks the coolest. ... Read More |
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