Never was the invitation to meet me in St. Louis more inclusive than it is today. Not only is this vibrant city a point of embarkation for the renowned paddle wheeler cruise line, American Queen Voyages, but it recently celebrated the introduction of nonstop air service with Lufthansa to Frankfurt. Photo by Michael Reiss If […]
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If exploring your world includes savoring every sip, then the World of Pinot Noir weekend, held annually on the first weekend of March at the Ritz Carlton Baccara in Santa Barbara, will surely quench your thirst. This expertly curated set of events is designed to introduce the neophyte and deepen the knowledge of seasoned sippers
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The Music Academy of the West The hills are again alive with the sound of music in Santa Barbara– thanks to the vision, foresight and planning of the Music Academy of the West. After last year’s “Digital Festival,” not only are the classical music luminaries back in full force, but all 110 fellowship recipients from last
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To many consumers Argentine wines are mid-level wines of good value. A decent Malbec could be $12 US on the shelf. These consumers may not realize that Argentina also produces premium wine. Kaiken Premium Wines is a prime example of an Argentine wine producer to consider. Photo by Michael Reiss I had a chance to judge the quality
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When we learned that Constellation Brands, a large corporate wine company, had purchased Franciscan Estate Winery we were concerned that Franciscan would loose its identity and stop making its distinctive wines. The fact is that Franciscan has only benefited from the corporate acquisition. We learned this by visiting the winery and interviewing key people there.
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