Looking to drink more Sicilian wines? After returning from our recent trip to Sicily (see more here), we’ve been seeking out more Sicilian wines. One of the most historic …
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Barolo and Barbaresco are often referred to as the King and Queen of Italian wines, so on our trip through Piedmont with our friend and wine expert Ceri Smith, …
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Bartolo Mascarello is arguably the most important Barolo house in Piedmont. Bartolo joined his family’s Cantina in 1945, and the house continues to make Barolo wine in the traditional …
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While Cinque Terre is one of the most popular day-trip destinations in Italy, the locals have lived in these hillside towns and farmed on cliff-side terraces for centuries. Before …
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We have always wanted to explore northwestern Italy, so on our most recent trip, we were especially interested in discovering the amazing wineries in Piedmont and its neighboring regions. Our …
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Napa Valley’s newest winery, Ashes & Diamonds, officially opens today. We stopped in yesterday for a sneak peek at their stunning new tasting room and winemaking facility. Kashy Khaledi, the owner …
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One of our favorite events this summer was Round Pond Estate’s Sunset Palm Dinner, which was the weekend of the summer solstice. What better way to celebrate the longest …
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Del Dotto Family Wineries & Caves opens their newest property in Napa Valley, Piazza Del Dotto, on Friday, September 1, 2017. Located in Oakville, the winery will offer a complete culinary experience. …
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During our stay at Relais Alice, both Cinzia and Cosmo recommended that we stop at Ferrari on our way to Milan. It wasn’t on our itinerary, but they called their friends at Ferrari and printed us maps …
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After our tasting of Alice Prosecco, Cinzia handed us off to her husband, Umberto Cosmo, co-owner of Bellenda, who walked us through an educational tasting covering the history and various …
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One of our favorite things about traveling is the people we meet, especially when we have a shared interest like wine. On our first night in the Veneto, we …
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Just a short drive from Florence, you’ll find our favorite Chianti producer, Monteraponi. We discovered Monteraponi based on a recommendation from Ceri Smith at Biondivino Wine Boutique. We had never found …