Whether you’re at a winery in Napa or Tuscany, you’ll likely find yourself surrounded by oenophiles sniffing, swirling and tilting — a ritual that looks truly bizarre to wine-tasting beginners. Don’t get found out as a newbie in the tasting room though. During your stay at The Orchard at The Carneros Inn in Northern California…

Block 16 is not only the name of the restaurant at The Sebastian – Vail, but also the property’s signature wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon produced by Napa Valley’s Page Wine Cellars. “Designed to be exceptionally complex while tipping a hat to the Napa Valley and the wines of Bordeaux,” winemaker Bryan Page and his family…

Guest post from Christopher Deas, Vice President at Italian Wine Merchants, describing a remarkable evening of food and wine in New York City last week presented by Castello di Casole and Timbers Resorts. We all have a sweet spot for “Toscana,” it really is the epicenter of art, food, wine, and history with a landscape…

Rick and Nancy Richardson, Owners at Castello di Casole, have long loved all things Italian – from the culture to the countryside to its warm people and historic traditions. The happy couple first met as students at Duke University and have since enjoyed a life dedicated to continued education, stimulating careers and hearty adventures. Nancy’s…

Aspen Fashion Week is currently underway for its third consecutive year, showcasing and marketing resort, ski and technical outerwear in the home and playground of the most stylish winter town. During the four days of festivities, designers, stylists, consumers and media gather for daily après ski runway shows, in-store presentations, film screenings and late night…