Bottega Louie – Mixology renaissance in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles

“A mixologist serves drinks, a bartender serves people–many of my favorite bartenders can’t make a good drink, while some of the best mixologists in America can’t carry on a conversation.”- Jim Meehan

Traveling feeds my soul and on every trip...

New Zealand Chardonnay - Villa Maria

My second wine in the Villa Maria tasting series is a Chardonnay from the Marlborough region of ...

Rosé in the Nation’s Capital

Washington D.C. is known for having some of the best food and mixology professionals in the country. They congregate here in the nation’s capital to take advantage of the beauty of diversity, late nights, parties...https://goo.gl/LwEMyD

Villa Maria Winery - Virtual Tasting

“There is only one word for New Zealand – epic” – Bear Grylls

New Zealand is most often associated with Sauvignon Blanc wines. Take a step into the present and future to experience a new world of New Zealand... 

“We could in the United States make as great a variety of wines as are made in Europe, not exactly of the same kinds, but doubtless as good. (1808)” – Thomas Jefferson

Wines are produced in 221 different American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)...

North Carolina Food and Wines - a fun Southern pairing!

Greensboro, NC is a city rich in historical events in American history that have changed and shaped us as a country. I had the opportunity to visit the city recently and found a city rich in culture, history and with people who are anxious to let visitors know...

Irish Meade – honey wine, a gift from the Gods

“At last Gandalf pushed away his plate and jug – he had eaten two whole loaves (with masses of butter and honey and clotted cream) and drunk at least a quart of mead – and he took out his pipe.” – John Keats

One of the joys in life is celebrating weddings...