Category: Wine

Wine Press: Exceptional Red Wines from Sicily This article presents the allure of Sicily, particularly its rich winemaking tradition. The author recounts experiences such as wine-tasting dinners under the stars in Catania, strolls through the scenic streets of Siracusa and Noto, and meals in beautiful vineyards scattered across the island….

The Del Mar Wine + Food Festival, now in its third year, took place from September 10 to 14, showcasing a range of events that included food, wine, and sports-themed activities. The festival kicked off with an opening night party at the Monarch Ocean Pub, hosted by San Diego Magazine’s…

Renowned celebrity chefs Todd English and Michael Mina are set to headline the 2025 Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic. Both chefs, known for their award-winning restaurants, will host their own signature tasting experiences and engage in meet-and-greet sessions during the event. Event Highlights: Date: November…

Costco has issued a safety notice for its Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene (item #1879870), a popular sparkling wine, due to a risk of the bottles shattering while unopened. The alert affects all bottles sold between April 25 and August 26. Customers are advised not to open any unopened bottles they…

Lady Gaga’s unique wine-drinking preference has come under scrutiny. She enjoys a blend of red wine with Diet Coke, garnished with maraschino cherries. This choice sparked a mix of reactions on social media, with some users mocking her concoction—calling it "nasty"—while others were more open-minded, describing it as "mayhem in…

Meghan Markle’s wine, part of her lifestyle brand As Ever, has garnered mixed reviews following its launch earlier this year. The Duchess of Sussex has ventured into winemaking, offering products that also include flower sprinkles and spreads. One of the latest additions to her collection is the Napa Valley Rosé,…

The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival is set to begin in Lake Charles on Thursday, September 18. This annual event promises a delightful experience filled with Cajun flavors, live music, and the presence of celebrity chefs. Attendees can also participate in other fall festivities such as Smoke & Barrel, Rouge…

Meghan Markle’s recent foray into winemaking has sparked significant backlash from wine experts. Her debut rosé, priced at $30, comes from the Napa Valley and is produced under her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The blend includes cabernet sauvignon, syrah, grenache, and mourvèdre grapes sourced from Fairwinds Estate Winery in Calistoga….

An Oakland restaurant focusing on fresh-made tofu has gained national recognition, being recently named one of the winners of Food & Wine’s 2025 Best New Chefs list. Steve Joo, founder of Joodooboo in Oakland’s Longfellow neighborhood, received this prestigious honor for his innovative approach to Korean cuisine. Food & Wine…

Wine’s taste may be considered art, but the arithmetic surrounding it can be unforgiving. With the U.S. government instituting a 15% tariff on all European Union wines, and considering a 15% drop in the dollar against the euro since January, French wines face a potential increase of about 30% in…