Drinks

Healdsburg’s Vérité Raises the Bordeaux Bar

Chateau Montelena and Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars proved in 1976 at The Judgment of Paris that California could produce wines that were every bit as good as those produced in France. The…

The Matheson is Healdsburg’s Gathering Spot

With its street-level, fine dining the Matheson restaurant and its more casual Roof 106 rooftop bar and lounge, The Matheson has quicky become a Healdsburg favorite. Offering cuisine, cocktail, and wine options…

San Francisco’s Gozu Gives New Meaning to Wagyu

It’s common to think only of beef when encountering the word ‘wagyu.’ Most regularly associated with succulent cuts of melt-in-your-mouth steak, wagyu, in the hands of Chef Marc Zimmerman, takes on expanded…

The Awesome Aura of Auro at Four Seasons Napa Valley

New to the fine dining scene in Calistoga     As rows of grapevines flashed their autumn brilliance, wine country’s newest fine dining experience made its debut at the Four Seasons Resort and…

Napa-Inspired: TRUSS Restaurant + Bar

Casual elegance at the Four Seasons in Calistoga Perched above the ornamental pools across from the hotel reception at Four Seasons Napa Valley, TRUSS is now in its second year presenting a…

Vineyard Vibrancy: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley

Several Napa Valley hotels claim proximity to the region’s iconic grapevines. But only one is actually located within a working vineyard. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley  encircles Elusa Winery’s organic…

This Holiday Season, Gift Wines That Give Back

‘Tis the season of giving and of giving back. And when you gift one of these wines to your family, friends, and work associates, you’ll accomplish both. These producers are going above…

5th Annual Sonoma Valley Authors Festival Sells Out 

Amor Towles, Tracy K. Smith, Erik Larson, Nikki Erlick, Bill Browder, Mary Roach, Desmond Shum, Dave Barry, Jeffrey Brown and a dozen more authors and speakers
attend.

Fun Holiday Food & Wine Pairings

Plan your menus with these treats. It’s that time of year! The holiday season is upon us as we gather with our families and loved ones (some for the first time since…

Winter Wine-derland in Arizona

Scottsdale Wine Trail will keep you hot this season!   Arizona is a state known for its iconic landscapes, outdoor adventures, golf retreats, luxury resorts and spas, and of course, the Grand…

Wine Clubs That Rock: Russian River Valley Roundup

Everybody is aware that wine clubs offer access to limited production, new releases, and first dibs on hard-to-get wines direct to the consumer at a discounted price. Typically, there’s no fee to…

Exclusive Paragon Experience in California Wine Country

Travel can be a life-changing experience. Paragon by Modern Adventure offers unique culinary, creative and cultural destinations. Consider California wine country – ancient redwoods, dramatic coastlines, lush hillsides, vineyards as far as…

Meet Loco: A Time-Honored Terruño Tequila

Proudly inspired by the culture of Mexico Most brands don’t call themselves “crazy,” but this one proudly does—and for good reason. Introducing Loco, the first terruño tequila from the El Arenal region,…

Downtown Napa’s Hidden Jewel: The McClelland House

Napa Valley’s posh resorts may steal a great deal of the region’s hospitality thunder, but equal luxury is found in some of wine country’s more under-the-radar offerings. The McClelland House, for instance,…