We’ve been dreaming of iconic stretches along the Amalfi Coast, Maui, and the French Alps. But you don’t have to go too far here in California for one of the most beautiful drives along the Pacific Ocean. You guessed it! PCH → Big Sur! For Californians, this vacation requires no plane, no passport, and not [...]
The Island of Corsica: A Brief History Corsica is technically the oldest wine growing region in France. Phocacaen traders settled on the island of Corsica in the year 570 BC and introduced formal viticulture. Throughout ancient history, the island was a haven for Saracen and Moorish pirates who frequently raided the island’s small villages, making [...]
Going to the Farmer's Market with no agenda might be one of my favorite weekend activities. I was reminded of this last Saturday, when I woke up with no alarm, made a fresh pot of coffee, and took my time putting my contacts in (the official start to my day). The Farmer's Market is lively—you [...]
Is it good? When it comes to our sourcing process, there is no need to overcomplicate things. Is the wine good or is the wine bad? When I say that I mean, does the wine taste like the grape varietal that has been grown in the region stated on the label? Or does it taste [...]
We hosted our very first Women in Wine panel discussion in March featuring a lineup of all female panelists. From Vanessa Price, bestselling author of Big Macs & Burgundy, to winemakers Gretchen Voelcker and Jasmine Hirsch, we had the honor of discussing all things Women in Wine, business, life, food and wine! Panelists included: Vanessa [...]
There’s something about giving the gift of wine that hits the mark for just about any occasion. From engagements and birthdays to thank you’s and congratulations, wine says it all! There are so many ways to make the gift of wine that much more meaningful and memorable for the person pulling the cork on the [...]