Cori Solomon
Exploring Chilean wine must include Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon from the prestigious Concha y Toro Winery, which continues to elevate Chilean wines to a new level of quality. I have been fortunate to sample the following vintages of Don Melchor: 1989, 1993, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2014, and 2015. Fast-forwarding, I recently tasted the 2018, 2019,
Enjoying dinner at La Nena Cantina brings together Los Angeles’s Modern Mexican Coastal Cuisine and the Valle de Guadalupe wine from Casa de Piedra, with Hugo D’Acosta, the grandfather, or one could say the Robert Mondavi, of Mexican wine. This was the highlight of a recent wine dinner at La Nena Cantina’s Disney Center location
Spain is home to at least 150 native grape varieties; each one reflects something different about the country’s history and its diverse climates. These Spanish indigenous grape varieties offer a fascinating glimpse into the country’s wine heritage. The revival of once forgotten varieties is helping to shape the way forward. While enjoying an evening at
Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein is known for its alpine landscapes and medieval castles. Unbeknownst to most, Liechtenstein’s history centers on wine. This sixth-smallest country in the world has a winemaking tradition dating back more than 2,000 years. With a handful of vineyards along the Rhine Valley, Liechtenstein produces small
A passion for winemaking is the spirit behind Fuil Wines. The wines are as much about refinement and restraint as they are about expression. Founded by Matt and Carolina Espiro Jaeger, Fuil Wines is rooted in crafting wines that showcase Santa Barbara County’s extraordinary terroir. Fuil produces elegant, layered, and quietly compelling wines. Shaped by
A winery’s history plays a crucial role in the wines it produces today. This legacy is the foundation that the forefathers of each winery give to the present-day owners. How the current generation or new owners interpret what is handed down impacts both the grapes and the winemaking process. It can also make or break
From the blazes of saving a property to the bold flavors he crafted in the kitchen, Coby Bailey brought his unique story to The Great American Recipe. Known for his leadership as a fire chief, Bailey discovered that the same discipline, creativity, and calm-under-pressure mindset required on the job translates to cooking. What began as
The story of Betty Reid Soskin melds with the history of women, especially Black women. Her life experiences shaped her character and a very eclectic career, from a file clerk to the music business, to a community leader, and ultimately a park ranger. During her career with the National Park Service, Betty Reid Soskin showed
Women’s History Month is a time to focus on legendary women like Julia Morgan. In the early twentieth century, when men dominated the field of architecture, Morgan broke barriers to become the first licensed woman architect in California. Famous for her innovative designs, meticulous engineering, and lasting landmarks, including the renowned Hearst Castle, Morgan made
I am pleased to announce that Ken Bornstein and my video, Sensorio Illuminating Paso Robles, won the Gold Award in the Travel Shorts Category in the 34th Annual North American Travel Journalist Association, NATJA Awards Competition. Travel Shorts: Sensorio Sensorio is a standout light exhibit set in the landscape of Paso Robles. One strolls along