Wine Explore Seattle’s Finest: Top 15 Wine Bars You Must Visit Chris Lehoux, June 9, 2024 Sustainable, funky, charming, chic, and a little bit hipster. Seattle offers a mix of everything in its vibrant wine scene. Known as the Emerald City, Seattle is situated in Washington, the second-largest wine-producing state in the USA, boasting over 1,000 vineyards. While venturing east to the vineyards of Washington is… Continue Reading
Wine Dolly Parton’s Busy Schedule: From Launching New Wine to Watching Her Broadway Show Chris Lehoux, June 8, 2024 Well hello, Dolly. It’s so nice to have you in so many different spaces these days. The iconic country singer on Thursday announced her latest project, Dolly Wines. “I’m very excited to officially launch @dollywines today!,” she posted on social media. “Crafted with love, these wines are the perfect addition… Continue Reading
Wine Christie’s Exclusive Auction: Rare Wines Including Smith-Haut-Lafitte Made for King Charles III Chris Lehoux, June 7, 2024 Wine enthusiasts across the globe have the opportunity to participate in an online auction from June 7 to June 20, featuring an exquisite selection of rare Vintage Port, Bordeaux, Burgundy, and other fine wines. This auction is being hosted by Christie’s in London and presents a unique opportunity for collectors… Continue Reading
Wine Calistoga Winery Challenges City Regulations to Maintain Outdoor Seating Chris Lehoux, June 7, 2024 The wine tasting venue in Calistoga known for its innovative robotic arm for serving wine is currently entangled in legal issues, as it strives to conduct its business along Lincoln Avenue which extends along the Highway 29 corridor in Napa Valley. The establishment, Maria Concetto Winery, was penalized $1,900 by… Continue Reading
Wine 5 Top Summer Wine Pairings: Expert Tips from a Miami Sommelier Chris Lehoux, June 6, 2024 Jacqueline Pirolo shares her favorite summer wine pairings Summer has arrived, bringing with it the joys of backyard barbecues and relaxed meals with loved ones, ideally accompanied by exquisite wines. If you’re considering stepping up your hosting game or simply enhancing your outdoor dining and snacks by the pool, it’s… Continue Reading
Wine Auction Napa Valley: Reviving Tradition with a Fresh Twist Chris Lehoux, June 6, 2024 The renowned wine region’s charity auction returned to its traditional style and successfully secured almost $5 million to benefit youth mental health. The Napa Valley Vintners association conducted the most recent Collective Napa Valley Auction Weekend from May 31 to June 1. This sequence of celebratory events garnered $4.8 million,… Continue Reading
Wine Top 10 Cabernet Sauvignons to Gift on Father’s Day: A Wine Enthusiast’s Guide | COMMENTARY Chris Lehoux, June 5, 2024 Every year we review exceptional red wines from Napol Valley, especially for Father’s Day gift suggestions. Despite the steep prices, we believe that this remarkable occasion merits an equally remarkable wine. Consider sharing the expense with your siblings to ease the cost. Just remember, the wine might just be for… Continue Reading
Wine Paitin Winery Embraces Expansion: Venturing into Alto Piemonte’s Wine Region Chris Lehoux, June 5, 2024 The family producer, famous for Sorì Paitin Nebbiolo, has acquired a majority share in the Bianchi winery. The Pasquero-Elia family, who have been producing wine under the Paitin label for seven generations in Barbaresco, are caretakers of the Serraboella vineyard, a menzioni geografiche aggiuntiva (MGA), known for crafting robust, long-lasting… Continue Reading
Wine Domaine Faiveley Acquires Majority Stake in Iconic Sonoma Winery Williams Selyem Chris Lehoux, June 4, 2024 Four years after investing in the icon of California Pinot Noir, Erwan Faiveley has purchased a majority stake One of the prominent figures in Burgundy has secured a major share in a renowned California Pinot Noir winery. Four years post investing as a minor stakeholder, Domaine Faiveley has escalated to… Continue Reading
Wine Unlocking the Secrets: Why Some Wines Have Higher Alcohol Content Than Others Chris Lehoux, June 4, 2024 Most people tend to select their wine based on the type of grape, as many have a preference, like Riesling over pinotage. However, the alcohol content in wine is also a crucial consideration, particularly when pairing it with food. Normally, table wines have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of about… Continue Reading