Failla: soaring above the California Coast from a winery in Napa
Failla is a family business that manifests itself in the home-like interior of the tasting room/lounge…
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Cheval Blanc 2009 vintage
On my recent visit to Bordeaux I visited the famous Chateau Cheval Blanc in Saint Emilion and tasted the miraculous 2009 vintage just before it will be bottled in two […]
Tokaj: the treasure of Hungary
The name Tokay is used by French for wines made from Pinot Gris, so it is often being misused for the sweet wines from the region of Tokaj in Hungary.
La Frégate: Authentic Parisian brasserie
La Frégate’s convenient location across the Seine river from the Louvre and just a few blocks away from Musée d’Orsay makes it a frequent dining spot on my visits to Paris. Authentic and honest […]
Peter Gordon: New Zealand cooking and its wines
A distinguished chef from New Zealand embraced London’s food scene with his two outstanding restaurants serving fusion food in high style.
Iconic Rhône vineyards: a photo essay
A journey through the Rhône Valley with my camera and a thirsty palate invited my vinous curiosity to capturing the iconic vineyards of the Rhône.
Balthazar: star of New York’s Soho challenges London restaurant scene
Opened by Keith McNally in the spring of 1997 Balthazar became legendary for its great bread (very French) and authentic brasserie-style cuisine, that it soon attracted celebrities and the local power […]
Littorai: expressing Sonoma through biodynamic viticulture
Driving to the Littorai winery feels like you trespassed into someone’s apple orchard, while getting lost on the dirt roads winding up the endless hill from Sebastopol. There are not […]
Viader: winemaker, doctor and a courageous mother of four in the helm of Napa winery
The Viader winery and its surrounding vineyards occupy perhaps the most beautiful location in the entire Napa Valley area. Just peak at the picture bellow, where embroidered by the vine […]
Chablis: The ultimate soil expression
Without doubt, the people of Chablis, a region in Northern Burgundy, are proud of their unique wine made from multifaceted Chardonnay grapes. The inimitable characteristics of the crisp, fresh and […]