Everything about the Donnafugata partnership with the Dolce & Gabbana fashion house is based around the Mediterranean island of Sicily. The two powerhouses with Sicilian roots joined forces in 2019 to create an even more powerful collaboration—a wine collection designed with Dolce & Gabbana style and Donnafugata wine expertise.
On Saturday, February 10th, 2024, The Guardsmen hosted its 47th annual San Francisco Wine Auction at The Palace Hotel. The event welcomed 345 people for dinner, a live-lot auction, and a wine tasting…
In 1975, legendary vintner and pioneer Josh Jensen founded Calera (Spanish for “lime kiln”) high in the mountains of California’s majestic Central Coast. In the nearly five decades since, Calera has helped…
At first impression, Istria’s rustic charm leads one to believe it is the quintessential diamond in the rough. A place where, after a few precise cuts are made and a healthy polish applied, the truly magnificent gem within will be realized. But first impressions invariably give way to the second, third, and fourth. When seen from the inside, one recognizes the Croation peninsula of Istria for what it truly is: a brilliant and sophisticated jewel hidden in plain sight on the Adriatic coast. It is an ancient land, rich in history, dotted with picturesque towns, and blessed with a verdant coastline bordered by the clear blue sea.
Hawai’i Island’s luxurious Four Seasons Resort Hualālai hosted The Mascot, founded by Napa Valley magnate Bill Harlan’s son, Will Harlan, on October 13 for the intimate third edition of its 2023 Winemaker in…
Set in a beautiful tree-lined landscape in St. Helena, Meadowood Napa Valley offers 36 rooms and suites on 250 stunning acres. The resort combines rural rusticity with comfortable refinements, which makes it…
Dry January. Detox. Sober-curious. Thirsty. Whyever you choose to eschew alcohol this month (or forever), we support you. While drinking zero proof used to be a boring way to belly up to…
“To each his/her own” is never truer than during the holidays, when everyone has his/her own unique way of celebrating. Whether you’re hitting the town on New Year’s Eve with friends, planning…
Beyond its wonderful Bordeaux and Burgundian varietals, Merriam Vineyards offers several reasons for Healdsburg visitors to book a wine tasting experience, including: The new design of the 21 acre estate invites unhurried…
As wine prices continue to creep up the retail ladder, several high profile brands choose to keep it real with moderately priced varietals that over deliver on quality. Based on flavor and…
The world premiere of Yang Bao’s Sol One on November 8, 2023 marked the debut of a new collaboration between Opus One and Festival Napa Valley: Opus One Premieres. According to the composer, “Sol One”…
November 24 – December 31, 2023 Bask in the epitome of luxury this holiday season at POP! Lounge, an exclusive pop-up champagne and caviar bar gracing the heart of Union Square at…
San Francisco’s Absinthe Brasserie & Bar could well have served as a stage set for the movie Midnight in Paris. With its Belle-Epoch-ish décor, linear bar, and large picture windows, the Hayes…
On September 29, 2023, Mead Quin, a prestigious residential interior design studio located in Emeryville, held their second annual Whiskey & Wellness gathering at Hammerling Wines in Berkeley, CA. The event aimed…
On Friday, October 20, Chotto Matte celebrated the opening of its San Francisco location, and the global restaurant brand’s first on the West Coast. Guests indulged in canapes and cocktails from the…
The Napa Valley wine brand co-founded by Ayesha Curry and Sydel Curry-Lee releases its first vintage Domaine Curry, the Napa Valley wine brand co-founded by Ayesha Curry and Sydel Curry-Lee, releases its…
Nestled in the picturesque Knights Valley of Sonoma County lies Ross Ranch, a captivating estate that boasts not only exceptional California Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, but also a unique blend of warm hospitality.…
The American dream of Darioush Khaledi I had the pleasure of meeting Darioush Khaledi when I joined the Festival Napa Valley’s board of directors in 2019. Khaledi was a festival cofounder and…
After twenty-five years as premium Napa Valley grape growers, the Ehrlich family is proud to release its inaugural vintage of their very own Cabernet Sauvignon under the Ehrlich Vineyard label, produced entirely from…
Family House San Francisco held its 27th Annual Cabernet for Connoisseurs at Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, CA on Saturday September 23, 2023. Attended by 250 people attired in the dress…