Myth Trivia: Eleven preposterous facts so strange they must be fake news
The world is full of interesting facts that you might, at first read, think are fake news. But they are just strange. Like snail teeth.
Wine
The Nelson wine region: a gem on the coast of New Zealand’s South Island
At the north-western end of New Zealand, South Island is the Nelson wine region, home to 22 cellar doors and boasting a surprising variety of grapes.
Jackson Mississippi: The new culinary darling child of the south awaits you
SEATTLE — Jackson Mississippi; home of the blues, was on the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s and is now a culinary destination. Perhaps the best word to come up with that describes its rise in the culinary world is, diversity. Over the course of the last decade or so, Jackson has ...
Thirteen Wines to elevate your Memorial Day grill feast
Whether your grilling hamburgers, fish or bbq sauce laden ribs, there is a wine varietal that will take your feast to fabulous this Memorial Day
Idaho: The next great frontier of pacific northwest wine
SEATTLE — You love wine, you love good people and you love incredible scenery with great food options. Visit Idaho. You heard me, go to Idaho. At what may seem to fly in the face of stereotyping the state for its famous potatoes, you need to check out its blossoming wine culture. What we’re starting ...
Last minute New Year’s Eve Sparkling Wine Guide
SEATTLE — With the new year hours away, the time-crunch is on to find some kick-ass bubbles to help ring in the new year. As always in the world of wine, your options and selection is nearly endless. With so many great wines to choose from, we’ve narrowed down a few bottles of bubbles that ...
Red or White: The best 2018 Christmas Wine Guide
SEATTLE:. With so many clamoring to snatch up last minute Christmas gifts, it can be easy to overlook many a great wine. This somewhat brief line-up comprises a list of white and red wines that will help make your Christmas meals memorable. Or double as a great gift idea. Keep a few on hand, in ...
2018 Thanksgiving wine description and purchasing guide
SEATTLE: Another Thanksgiving is near and that means my yearly, obligatory Thanksgiving Wine recommendation list. While opinions of what pairs well with the foods at a typical Thanksgiving table vary, one that that most all wino aficionados agree on is that sparkling rose’ goes with nearly everything. So a nice Sparkling Rose is the no-brainer pick. ...
72 hours in Wichita, Kansas: Things to do, places to eat, fun to have during
WICHITA: Regarded by many as a fly-over-state, Kansas has a great deal going for it, both as a place to live and certainly one you should consider visiting. There are some things that are just Wichita true. Like a farmer’s rough-skinned hand-shake that tells the story of life in The Wheat State. A warm greeting from a ...
Croatia: The Adriatic gem that will keep you coming back
Steeped with history, fantastic food and wine, Croatia should be on every traveler's list of destinations.
Washington and California state wineries making Merlot great again
Washington and California wineries are blending some wonderful Merlot wines, many that will rest in your cellar well. Priced to buy, there’s a whole lot of reasons to fall in love with Merlot and help make Merlot great again.
Visit Livermore Valley, one of California’s oldest wine growing regions
SEATTLE, April 6, 2018 — Livermore Valley, only 25 minutes from the Oakland airport yet it may as well be hundreds of miles away from anywhere – at least in the mindset of most wine lovers. Napa, Sonoma and Paso Robles grab most of the mind share when it comes to many wine lovers. However, ...
What wine to serve for Easter dinner
FORT WORTH, Texas: Do you know what kind of wine to serve with Easter dinner? To be sure it depends on what you’re serving. Lamb? Ham? There are several websites that are a great help. Information gleaned here is from them. To begin with, expert sommelier, André Compeyre of The Regency Bar & Grill in ...
Last Minute Wine Guide: A variety of wines for perfect Christmas parings
In case your last minute shopping includes a trip to the wine store - for your table or as a host gift, following is a roundup of delicious wines to make your entertaining unforgettable.
Vivanco Tempranillo Wines: Perfect for your holiday party or dinner table
Tempranillo grape blended wines from Rioja Spain are gaining more status. Vivanco offers two great Tempranillo wines, white and rose, for your holiday table.
Last minute Thanksgiving wine suggestions for every plate
The task of choosing wines can seem daunting, what you is something that has enough acidity to help cleanse your palate between each bite of food.
Last minute wine selections for the perfect Labor Day feast!
No matter what kind of wine you like, this guide is sure to have the right one for your Labor Day Celebration!
The Aspen 2017 Food and Wine Classic celebrates 35 years
The event holds all the pomp and grandeur of a major sporting event as thousands of culinary aficionados descend upon Aspen.
Montreal, Quebec: Savory food, wine, street fair and new friends
The plates and flavors to be found in the Mount Royal City are worthy of a town whose appetite for life, and food, is huge.
Mainz: Germany’s Wine Capital on the Rhine
Mainz is only a 30 minute train ride from Frankfurt and well worth the time to include on any visit to Germany.