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 –>

Making Travel Plans Around Cabernet Sauvignon for 2014

Do you want to just indulge in Cabernet Sauvignon? Well, we’ve got over a dozen suggestions below on where you can go to attend Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Tastings and Festivals in 2014.  They may not all be exclusive to Cabernet … –> please click here to continue reading –>

bASH Knocks It Out Of The Park, Again

Well, they did it again.  Last Saturday night, Appellation St. Helena presented bASH, a competition for pairing food and wine held at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone featuring wines from this Napa Valley appellation.  This was the second year … –> please click here to continue reading –>

bASH Food and Wine Pairing Competition: Sip, Taste and Vote on April 13

If you don’t have anything planned yet for Saturday, April 13, we’ve got a fantastic suggestion for you!   Mark your calendars and go online NOW to purchase tickets for bASH, an annual food and wine event from Appellation St. Helena.  What is it?  Well, … –> please click here to continue reading –>

What a Smash! The 2012 bASH in St. Helena

Now THAT’S how you conduct a food and wine pairing event.  Last Saturday, Appellation St. Helena presented the 2012 bASH, a competition for pairing food and wine held at the Culinary Institute of America.  We’ve been to many food and … –> please click here to continue reading –>

bASH – a brash new Appellation St. Helena event

If you’re going to be in the Napa Valley on Saturday, April 14th you should consider attending bASH.  What is it?  Well, it’s basically a “bash” showcasing 27 different wineries in a food and wine pairing competition presented by ASH … –> please click here to continue reading –>

It’s Time For The 2012 Women for WineSense Grand Event

The 2012 Women for WineSense Grand Event, an educational and networking event for women and men wine professionals and enthusiasts will take place this year between May 4 and May 6 in the Napa Valley.  This is an excellent reason to … –> please click here to continue reading –>