Assisting Your Awesome Pinot Noir Quest: Recommendations from the 2016 World of Pinot Noir

Are you on a quest for awesome Pinot Noir? We had a wonderful time at the 16th annual World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) last month, a stellar lineup of seminars, tasting events, and winemaker dinners held at the beautiful Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. … –> please click here to continue reading –>

2016 World of Pinot Noir: Sweet 16

Pinot Noir producers and lovers from all around the world will converge on the first weekend of March at the 2016 World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara.  This year is the 16th Annual World … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Finding New Favorites: Recommendations from the 2015 World of Pinot Noir

We had a wonderful time at the 15th annual World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) earlier this month, enjoying copious amounts of high quality Pinot Noirs enhanced by delicious food and classic Southern California weather. Pinot Noir producers and lovers from around the world converged … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Carmel Beckons: The Relais & Châteaux GourmetFest

When was the last time you were in the quaint coastal village of Carmel?   Given its charm, you probably don’t need another reason to travel (or return) here but Lufthansa First Class has decided to give you one anyway with GourmetFest 2014, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Recommendations from the 2014 World of Pinot Noir

Each year, attendees at the World of Pinot Noir (WOPN) come expecting gorgeous California weather, delicious gourmet food, and copious amounts of high quality Pinot Noirs.  This year?  Well, two out of three ain’t bad. California is facing its worst drought … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Monterey for Wine Lovers: After the Aquarium

Planning a getaway to the Monterey Peninsula?   There are plenty of reasons to do so, and wine lovers have even more of them.  Whether you’re looking for wine, food, or scenery, this is a very appealing destination. The Monterey Bay … –> please click here to continue reading –>

Attention Pinot Noir Lovers! The World of Pinot Noir Festival is Next Month!

If you are a fan of Pinot Noir, you should seriously consider attending this year’s World of Pinot Noir festival.  The 12th annual World of Pinot Noir takes place Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd  and includes two days … –> please click here to continue reading –>