The majority of our food supply is contaminated with GMO’s, pesticides, and antibiotics, but many manufactured foods are also laced with a plethora of synthetic chemicals, from food colorants that increase the risks of cancer, hyperactivity in children and allergic … Continue reading →

Beaune is known for its amazing wines and food. Caves Madeleine is a perfect example of why the region has earned its fame. The restaurant was suggested to us by our AirBnB host, Cristina. She described it as “a convivial … Continue reading →

Along with other celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Richard Gere, the allure of winemaking has also captured the attention of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Pitt and Jolie have partnered with the winemaking Perrin family and will debut their … Continue reading →

Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family owned winery, has moved to cut ties from the National Rifle Association after it was disclosed that it was one of 20 Australian producers sold on the group’s wine club. The Herald Sun reports the privately … Continue reading →

I was recently invited to a tasting of Pays d’Oc wines hosted by Snooth Media’s Editor in Chief Gregory Dal Piaz and Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer. For those of you who are not familiar with the Pays d’Oc region of wine, … Continue reading →

Robert M. Parker Jr., a leading U.S. wine critic with an international influence, is selling a “substantial interest” of his newsletter, the Wine Advocate, to Singapore-based investors who will take over its day-to-day financial operations. Additionally, Parker’s newsletter will start … Continue reading →

Raised in South Carolina, Tyler Florence is a long-time veteran of the Food Network. He graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the Charleston, South Carolina campus of Johnson & Wales University, and was given an honorary doctorate from … Continue reading →

This year’s drought has done more than elevate corn and soybean prices, which has led to a feed shortage and sharply declining global cattle herds. As The New York Daily News reports, this is one of the worst spring growing … Continue reading →

France is one of the largest producers of honey within the European Union, producing some 18,330 tonnes annually, according to the national farm agency FranceAgriMer. And according to the Alsace region’s chamber of agriculture, there are approximately 2,400 beekeepers in … Continue reading →

People who love wine usually know the Jordan name. This is not merely a feat of advertising and marketing. The Jordan family has been making quality wines in Sonoma for the past 40 years. The winery was recently put in … Continue reading →

The Farmer’s Daughter restaurant and bakery in Sacramento, California, serves sandwiches and soup, and other assorted entrees, but it was the desserts laced with marijuana — Alice B. Toklas style — the customers really wanted. “You could go have sandwiches … Continue reading →

Penfolds Winery in South Australia has been producing wines since 1844, and is known for its Grange wines, the most famous wines in Australia. Penfolds was founded by Christopher Rawson Penfold, an English physician who emigrated to Australia. Penfolds operates … Continue reading →

In early March, Rudy Kurniawan’s house in southern California was raided by the FBI. But Kurniawan wasn’t wanted for any of the usual crimes such as bribery, extortion, or robbing a bank. Kurniawan was wanted for counterfeiting fine wines worth … Continue reading →

Michael Steinberger is an author and for nearly ten years was a wine columnist at Slate. Steinberger also contributed to publications such as The New York Times, Food & Wine, New York Magazine, Wine Spectator, The World of Fine Wine, … Continue reading →

Tuscany shall live in my heart forever. Heck, I barely escaped last time I was in Italy. Forty five days of Tuscany meant lots of Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and of course Brunello Di Montalcino. There is something … Continue reading →

Today is Chef Daniel Boulud’s 57th birthday.He is not only an incredible chef, he is a celebrity, entrepreneur, and all around nice guy. As such, he celebrates his birthday in style. A few (150) lucky (affluent people – individual tickets cost … Continue reading →

You all know I am a sucker for wine. The 2012 NY Wine Expo will take place March 2-4 (right around my birthday). If you’re new to wine, this is a great way to learn about it. Over 760 wines from nearly … Continue reading →

This is a guest post by the talented Cyrille Hanson. Cyrille,  The Hotel Hanford’s wine and event manager, has  more than 25 years of experience in the wine industry (which makes me automatically like her). Cyrille is the mastermind behind the hotel’s wine, beer … Continue reading →

For those of you who read my post on Barone Ricasoli; you know I fell in love. If you’re interested in getting a taste of Tuscany; this is an event you should reserve for. On Monday, October 3rd at Zio … Continue reading →

My quest for Italy’s best wines is just heating up. From the breath-taking land of Chianti, we are now traveling to another Tuscan town in Florence, Italy. The town of Montepulciano is a modern day celebration of the Renaissance period. … Continue reading →