January 2008
Ever heard of Malbec made in Amarone style? Is this a good idea? Well, I just tried it, courtesy of Mailisa Allegrini – of Allegrini in Valpolicella — who makes it in Argentina with Patricio Reich at...
View ArticleHotel San Rocco
HOTEL SAN ROCCO, a small, very welcoming hotel with an incredibly fine restaurant in a tiny town in the wine-oriented region of northwest Istria (Croatia). Stay upstairs, enjoy the pool or spa if you...
View ArticleHotel Cheval
HOTEL CHEVAL, low-key luxury in Paso Robles, which happens to be a great wine destination. Right off the main square, you’re at the hotel in half a block. If you’re not ready to retire, grab a bottle...
View ArticleThree Great Getaway Destinations
Three Getaway Destinations – to do absolutely nothing for a while. If, like me, you want some time off, without even having to run to a spa appointment. CAPE GRACE HOTEL, Cape Town, South Africa You’re...
View ArticleMas Passamaner
Mas Passamaner,a boutique hotel and spa with a high-end style restaurant,out in the Tarragona countryside near the wine regions of Priorat and Montsant in Spain, just about in the middle of nowhere. No...
View ArticlePoggio Etrusco
Poggio Etrusco, a farmhouse-style B&B owned by very knowledgeable cookbook author Pamela Sheldon Johns, in the Tuscan countryside near Montepulciano, Italy Apartments or a room. Breakfast outside...
View ArticleDomaine des Grand Devers
Domaine des Grands Devers – a friendly, basic B&B and winery in Haute Provence, France, with a winery run by four brothers of a famous wine-making family. A small and wonderful find on a little...
View ArticleThis Mom Needs Help: Wine & Champagne
Becky Sue shares tips, hints and shortcuts to buying, storing and serving wonderful wines and champagnes on "This Mom Needs Help". Related posts: My new great videos: #1 before you open the Champagne...
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