French Champagne, Italian prosecco, and all types of sparkling wines will delight you whether serving them at home or during your travels. Find places to enjoy Champagne and sparkling wines.
 Why are sparkling wines so special? Travel with me to the English countryside where I discovered there is never a bad time for bubbles. Welcome to Wander Stories, a podcast bringing you stories from destinations around the world or across the street. In Wander...
Sonoma County boasts an abundance of farm-to-table restaurants. Paired with epic California wines, you're in for a culinary delight. Here are 5 best restaurants in Sonoma County. I am a native of Sonoma County, and I love to return to visit with friends and family,...
In this series of articles, I cover my favorite sparkling wines from around the world and offer guidance so you can pick which ones you want to try. In this article—part 2 of 5—I cover French sparkling wines, including the most famous of all, Champagne. I hope you...
A pop of the cork. The fine bubbles tickling their way to the surface. There is something almost magical about a glass of sparkling wine. We don't associate a sound with any other wine. But it's so much more than the sound. It's those tiny bubbles and the taste that...
During a visit to the Champagne region of France, I discovered some fabulous small Champagne houses. Most of them are open to the public for tastings and tours. Some of them export products to the U.S. or around Europe. One of the champagne houses I found most...
We all look for great cocktails during the holidays, whether for that office party, for friends and family on Christmas Eve, or to celebrate the New Year. We often seek warmth and comfort This time of year, but some cool sips still scream holidays. Here are a few of...
I love a good champagne. A simple sip of the beautiful bubbles can transport me to a small village in France or make the insanity of a busy world disappear for just a little while. While I don't wait for a special occasion like New Year's Eve to open that bottle of...
There is something magical about tasting champagnes in France’s Champagne region. The people live and breathe the effervescent wine. They speak of their ancestry, their history, the wines, saints and God with equal reverence. Nowhere was that more evident than at my...
It’s great fun to create cocktails from the classic to the whimsical. Here are a few of my favorites.
For the 2009 holiday season, The Beverly Hills Cigar Club (BHCC) presents the 2010 Top 10 Champagne and Cigar pairings so you know what to smoke and drink as you celebrate this holiday season. The best part of the list is that it offers a little bit of luxury for...