Bonne Saint-Vincent tournante 2023 à tous ! Saint-Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers, is celebrated every year throughout France with fantastic wine festivals. One of…
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Visiting Mazzei: Six Centuries of Tuscan Legacy
Mazzei Winery is one of the oldest winemakers in Italy, if not the world. Nestled in the enchanting hills of Tuscany, it has been run…
REVIEW: Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
“Gucci has always represented great design and contemporary lifestyle.” Marco Bizzarri, CEO of Gucci Gucci. The Italian luxury powerhouse has roots in Florence, where it…
A Private Visit to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Champagne Telmont
The Champagne Committee just published that 2022 was a record-breaking year, with over 326 million bottles of champagne being shipped throughout France and around the…
An exclusive visit to Domaine des Lambrays, Grand Cru of Bourgogne
Bourgogne (Burgundy) is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Located in central eastern France, it produces some of the finest (and…
RECIPE: Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
It is mushroom season here in Champagne, France! This means that everyone is putting on their rubber boots and heading into their local forests to…
Champagne and Caviar: A Magical Evening at Château de Courcelles
Champagne and caviar and oysters, oh my! I enjoyed some of the best in French hospitality during a magical evening in the newly opened Orangerie…
Tasting my way Through Some of the Best French Wines
Last week, I had the immense pleasure of tasting some of the best French wines at a private invite-only tasting event hosted by VINS+VINS. Hosted…
Taaibosch Private Visit: One of South Africa’s Best Wines
Wine production in South Africa is ooooold — tracing back to the 17th century! The end of apartheid rejuvenated the industry and it is experiencing a spectacular…
A Taste of Authentic African Cuisine in Cape Town
After about 22 hours of travel from Champagne to Cape Town, sitting down for a hearty meal was a priority. South Africa has an incredibly…