In Southern California, we can grill outdoors most of the year. So, when I joined my parents for dinner and my dad started grilling lamb chops, I knew that I...
If you love Sangiovese, then the wines of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are for you! Perhaps you have not heard of this historical region located in the heart of Tuscany...
A big juicy steak goes with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. A zesty plate of BBQ pairs with a glass of Zinfandel. And a variety of pork dishes is ideal...
March 13th is the birthday of Riesling, quite literally. The Riesling grape was first documented on the 13th of March in 1435. So, that means that last week, on International...
Have you ever heard someone ask "what clone is this?" when you have been tasting wines? Pinot Noir drinkers love to ask this question but what does it really mean?...
Bulgarian wine? Gamza grape? Probably both are unfamiliar to you as they were to me. But I was recently introduced to Bulgarian wines and virtually met Robert Hayk who is...
Last summer I had the honor to travel to Oslavia, a small town in the Friuli region in northeast Italy, and visit Gravner. We spent a few days with Mateja...
There are many wine events throughout the year and I love attending them all. But one event I look forward to every year is World of Pinot Noir in Santa...
The Tre Bicchieri-awarded wines of Gambero Rosso came to Los Angeles this past week. Hundreds of top-rated wines from across Italy were poured. Each and every one of them was...
After the latest season of The White Lotus on HBO, the Italian region of Sicily is at the top of everyone’s list—including that of wine connoisseurs. “The time for Sicilian...