Even if you can't be with me for my Aspen Food and Wine Classic Class, check out a list of the beautiful Portuguese wines that I poured! ***** NV Luis Pato Rosé Baga Bruto, Bairrada, Portugal ($20) 2017 Soalheiro Alvarino, Melgaço, Monção, Portugal ($13) 2014...
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A Match Made in Heaven: Chocolate & Wine
There are times when my job just seems so, so hard. Like that time I had to visually admire and then subsequently taste through an exquisite box of chocolates, then pair them with some even more exquisite wine. But I do it, just for you, and for the class I'm...
Sipping Smarts 2018 – Classic Sips and Creative Bites – Wine Tasting Class
In case you missed it, March 24th was a fun day of wine tasting. My class - Classic Sips and Creative Bites was the largest class we've ever had and thanks to the impressive crew at Sessions at the Presidio, it was another ROUSING success. The wines flowed like water,...
Valentine’s Day Getaways – Sneak Away to a Romantic Destination
We are all looking for that romantic getaway for Valentine's Day. Whether it's to escape for the weekend with your honey from the ice and snow of winter, to cozy up together in a rustic cabin or just even to get away for the night to take a well-needed break,...
Best Winter Wines and Special Valentines Day Wines – Under $25
It's always a fun time when I pair up with Ray Ilse from Food & Wine and we pick wines for the Today Show. With Valentine's Day fast approaching and spring nowhere in sight (except at my house in California), we chose a few winter wines to enjoy for the...