In fact, though the Napa Valley is known as a region for fabulous wine estates (think castles, Persian palaces …) South Africa takes the cake when it comes to fabulous wineries where you can spend the day feasting on gourmet food from celebrity chefs, exploring cellars, meeting winemakers, and much more. Fabulous visit! link]. News S. MORE >>

premium winery in the Napa Valley that makes limited quantities of premium varietals that blend classic French wine making characterstics with California fruit. The winery focuses on elegace, balance, and depth. So you know all about the e-auction that opens May 29, 2011 in alignment with the Auction Napa Valley 2011, yes? beef roast. MORE >>

Other than an occasional Chardonnay, it was red wine only for me. That was until 2009 when I bought a nice Italian vin rosso from Damiani Wine Cellars. This point was made very clear on my first wine tour of 2009 and the first winery visited on what was a Finger Lakes red wine only day. was afraid to open them. MORE >>

Just so happens that Keuka Lake is the home of some of the finest wineries in the Finger Lakes. Well, we had places to go and people to see, so back on the road heading for Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars. Sitting up on a hill overlooking the lake was the Blue Heron Café and one of my favorite wineries, Heron Hill Winery. MORE >>

have since tasted a Monthaven Chardonnay (California) and this past week the Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). The Chardonnay was not impressive. Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. Definitely a good party wine. MORE >>