W&W

I have been a fan of Steve Matthiasson’s wine for a while… I remember first tasting his 2013 Matthiasson Rosé while having lunch at Zuzu in Napa, where I savored every…

Although not always the case, accommodations can sometimes make or break a vacation. We’ve all been there before… a place that looks so great in photos can be a complete…

Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, the two prominent white grapes of Austria, aren’t necessarily the first varietals that come to mind when thinking of Santa Barbara County wine. It’s true that Chardonnay…

It’s no secret that I love all things Italian. After having lived in Rome many years ago, I am always on the lookout for a little Italian-inspiration here in California.…

What’s better than being surrounded by nature at a beautiful eco-lodge in the Belize jungle? Taking advantage of all the amazing sites and adventurous outings in said jungle, of course!…

When Nick and I were planning our honeymoon in Belize, we knew we wanted to incorporate rest and relaxation with a good amount of adventure. Our first destination proved to…

A couple of weekends ago, I was able to attend an advanced screening Somm: Into The Bottle, the follow up documentary to 2012’s popular Somm movie. Although the movie Sideways had an effect…

Immediately following our spectacular visit to Williams Selyem over the holidays, my family and I headed five minutes up the road to MacRostie Winery, a beautiful winery located outside of…

El Niño is definitely here in Southern California, as evident by all this crazy rain! Making up for lost time, I guess. It actually rained a little bit while we…

As you know from my last post, my family and I spent Christmas in the Russian River town of Guerneville enjoying some much needed family time and relaxation. Of course,…