Wine Somni Set to Reopen Its Doors in Los Angeles: What to Expect Chris Lehoux, October 3, 2024 After a four-year break, a well-known restaurant makes its comeback with chef Aitor Zabala at the helm. In addition, Prelude has opened its doors in San Francisco while Oregon’s ōkta bids farewell. The return to Los Angeles: The celebrated eatery Somni is reopening in West Hollywood, California, after a four-year… Continue Reading
Wine Don’t Miss the Caribbean Food and Wine Festival: A Must-Visit Fall Travel Experience! Chris Lehoux, October 3, 2024 The 14th annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival is set to make its return to Turks & Caicos this November. Resorts and hotels throughout the Caribbean are beginning to highlight attractions that extend beyond their picturesque beaches and crystal-clear waters. Recently, culinary festivals and gourmet experiences have emerged from Dominica… Continue Reading
Wine Sonoma County Wine Celebration Raises $1.6 Million to Support Children’s Charities Chris Lehoux, October 2, 2024 Highlighting the annual event were exclusive dinner experiences with actor Harry Hamlin, lavish getaways, and an abundance of fine wines. As the final paddle was raised at the recently rebranded Sonoma County Wine Celebration and live auction last month, the Sonoma County Vintners Foundation (SCVF) had successfully gathered nearly $1.6… Continue Reading
Wine Come Over October: Celebrating Friendship and Wine in the Face of Sober October Chris Lehoux, October 2, 2024 In the upcoming weeks, you might notice the phrase and various promotional materials related to a new global marketing initiative called “Come Over October,” particularly in locations where wine is available. This campaign encourages us to connect with one another—essentially, to “come over” and enjoy wine, companionship, and meaningful conversations…. Continue Reading
Wine Harvest Reality Check: Insights from Thomas Rivers Brown – Straight Talk Episode 26 Chris Lehoux, October 1, 2024 The renowned Napa Cabernet winemaker and his numerous esteemed clients are busy gearing up for harvest 2024. Thomas Rivers Brown took a moment to share his insights on what the harvest season is truly like. With Harvest 2024 now underway in California’s wine region, it’s the most hectic time of… Continue Reading
Wine Wine of the Month: Discovering an Easy-Going White from Alsace Chris Lehoux, October 1, 2024 This biodynamic domaine is located in Hunawihr, nestled in the Alsace wine region. There is an abundance of quality originating from Alsace, a small and historic area in the northeast of France, making it challenging to choose just one bottle. However, this Grand Cru Riesling from Domaine Christophe Mittnacht’s “Terre… Continue Reading
Wine Sip, Swirl, Win: How the Sommlympics Transforms Wine Tasting into a Thrilling Competition Chris Lehoux, September 30, 2024 Courtesy of A Cork in the Road, LLC This December, Atlanta, GA will play host to the Sommlympics, an engaging multi-event challenge that showcases the knowledge and skills of wine professionals from all across the country. As every sport has its own championship, the eagerly anticipated second annual “Sommlympics” competition… Continue Reading
Wine Avoid These Overpriced White Wines at Costco: What to Skip on Your Next Trip Chris Lehoux, September 29, 2024 The wine assortment at Costco features a range of hits, from the sought-after $40k cases of Romanée-Conti to the affordable $13 boxed Kirkland brand wines. However, like any collection, it does have its downsides. In a review of 23 popular wines to buy at Costco, Tasting Table’s taste testers identified… Continue Reading
Wine Savor the Experience: Your Complete Guide to This Year’s Northeast Wine Fest Schedule! Chris Lehoux, September 28, 2024 The Wine Country Harvest Festival in North East is expanding once again. This year, thanks to zoning changes, festival organizers can now permit wine drinking in Heard Park, which features tents for seating where attendees can savor food from local food trucks. This setup also creates a larger space for… Continue Reading
Wine Uncorking the Math: How Many Glasses Can You Pour from a Single Bottle of Wine? Chris Lehoux, September 27, 2024 A pour is a pour is a pour, except when it’s not. When it comes to wine, each type of bottle and the different kinds of wine you’re pouring determine how many glasses of wine you’ll get from a single bottle. Most standard wine bottles contain 750 milliliters of wine,… Continue Reading