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Aug 22, 2012 | Contributor: Sara Cardoza“Don’t give up…Don’t ever give up,” was the mantra that NC state basketball coach Jim Valvano left audiences with during a speech he gave in March of 1993, just a little more than a month before he lost his battle with cancer. In that speech Valvano passionately told the audience that if they could do just three things, everyday—laugh, think,... Read More |
Jul 24, 2012 | Contributor: Lena KatzThinking about a trip to Wine Country? Forget what the tourist guides say, and get the best memories—and best bottles—using these practical pointers from insiders. We asked a wine writer, wine region rep, and two estate professionals to help.... Read More |
Jul 20, 2012 | Contributor: Katherine Bond | 1 CommentNew York City has the Hamptons. Los Angeles has Palm Springs. But San Francisco has Napa, the lush wine-filled "Tuscany" of America and the Bay Area escape for over 4 million visitors a year. Recently, I departed from the frenzy of San Fran's Union Square to one of Napa's largest retreats. Here are the highlights:... Read More |
Jun 19, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingThe San Francisco Bay Area has long been admired as one of the most beautiful and romantic destinations in the world. Although the area actually enjoys a long heritage of winemaking, its wines—crafted in the city proper as well as Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, and a short drive east in Livermore Valley—have just begun to receive the international recognition they deserve.... Read More |
Apr 27, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingOver the past few years, the practice of sustainability has evolved from a noble concept to a full-on movement in the Napa Valley. Here are just some of the ways businesses in this leading wine region are stepping up their eco-commitment—improving wine quality and the way we all live.... Read More |
Apr 9, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingThe short path from the parking lot to the charming Victorian house that houses St. Clement Vineyards’ tasting room is steep, but worth every step. The landmark Napa Valley estate, established in 1878 by the San Francisco stained glass merchant Fritz Rosenbaum, was one of the first bonded wineries in the Napa Valley.... Read More |
Mar 20, 2012 | Contributor: Touring & TastingHigh in the hills above Napa Valley lay two pristine valleys that together hold the fertile estate vineyards of Somerston. Allan Chapman purchased the 638-acre Priest Ranch property in Soda Valley in 2004, and the adjacent 990-acre Lynch Ranch in Elder Valley early 2006.... Read More |
Mar 13, 2012 | Contributor: James RothaarThe Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa will reopen in April 2012. The luxury resort in the Napa Valley has expanded with 165 new guestrooms and an additional 12,500 square feet of conference space. The newly expanded deluxe resort and spa sits... Read More |
Feb 23, 2012 | Contributor: Carly ZindermanOften eschewing the spotlight, Thomas Keller isn't your traditional top chef; yet he has found fame nonetheless, owing many thanks to his growing empire of fine dining restaurants.... Read More |
Feb 15, 2012 | Contributor: JustLuxe TeamGeneral Manager Don Shindle of The Westin Verasa Napa Hotel today announced Westin’s partnership with leading athletic product company New Balance to provide athletic shoes and apparel to guests during their stays through its Gear Lending Program, launching in February. The global hospitality and fitness brands are working together to provide innovative fitness solutions for hotel guests. Committed to the wellness of its guests, The Westin Verasa Napa understands the difficulty of maintaining an exercise routine while traveling, whether for business or leisure. With the introduction of the Gear Lending Program, The Westin Verasa Napa is working to make exercising and ath... Read More |
Nov 18, 2011 | Contributor: Touring & TastingIf there’s a sweet spot in the Napa Valley for Cabernet Sauvignon, Sequoia Grove Winery holds a front row seat— with 22 estate acres in the heart of the valley’s Rutherford Bench.... Read More |
Nov 16, 2011 | Contributor: Katherine BondNo one needs to entice me to visit wine country. I could probably pitch a tent in a vineyard and be content with the charm of the Californian countryside and the aromas of a culinary rich landscape. Fortunately, though, I didn’t need to brush up on my Girl Scouts skills on a recent trip to Sonoma.... Read More |
Nov 1, 2011 | Contributor: Lena Katz | 1 CommentA month into autumn, there are so many harvest festivals and regional gastronomic celebrations on the calendar worldwide, we can't figure out an orderly and fair way to cover them. So we shall make do with a disorderly and probably unfair roundup (because we can't possibly include EVERYTHING that's deserving), in installments as we can manage. Here's a first dispatch of harvest-time goodness, with more to follow — in no particular ranking, because "better" in this case is only a matter of personal taste.... Read More |
Oct 18, 2011 | Contributor: Lena KatzIf certain downtown areas seem to have taken on a rosy glow recently, you’re not hallucinating: October is breast cancer awareness month and hotels, spas and destinations around the globe are putting on the pink in its honor. Many have committed to raise funds for the cause, creating special promotions and donating a certain percentage of proceeds to Susan G. Komen Foundation (by far the best-known beneficiary) or other breast cancer foundations.... Read More |
Oct 18, 2011 | Contributor: Carrie CoolidgeColgin Cellar's Ann Barry Colgin believes research and development is everything in the wine business. As the statuesque Texas native walks through her magnificent and incredibly well stocked wine cellar where she keeps her private collection, she points out wines from all over the world; from Burgundy and Bordeaux regions of France to Super Tuscans from Italy and wines from the Central Coast of California. There are wines that date back to 1889 and there are large format bottles as well, including an enormous one that contains 18 liters of wine, which is the equivalent to two cases.... Read More |
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