Planning a Wine Country Wedding?

Planning a Wine Country Wedding?

Planning a Wine Country Wedding? Whether it’s the picturesque vineyards of Napa Valley or the charming wineries in Paso Robles, there are essential details to consider. In this issue of Elite, we’ll delve into the intricacies of destination weddings at selected...
Sake 101: What You May Not Know About Sake

Sake 101: What You May Not Know About Sake

Sake 101: What You May Not Know About Sake Are you a wine, beer or spirits lover? Any of those three are a gateway into Sake, a Japanese alcoholic beverage that has similarities to all three. Today I’m sharing what I learned at my Level 1 Sake class awarded by Wine...
The Global Drammers Club

The Global Drammers Club

The Global Drammers Club Have you ever wanted to start a whisky club? How about one that has members in over 45 cities around the world from the United States to Europe, the Middle East and as far away as places like India and Singapore? That’s just what Drammers Club...
Outdoor Summer Dining & Wine

Outdoor Summer Dining & Wine

Outdoor Summer Dining & Wine One of the challenging questions I’ve been asked is which wine to serve with a specific dish. As I’ve never served as a sommelier in a restaurant, where they know exactly which wines to pair with their menus, I turn back to my lessons...
Favorite Holiday Dishes Paired With Wine

Favorite Holiday Dishes Paired With Wine

Favorite Holiday Dishes Paired With Wine For your holiday wineing and dining pleasure, I would like to share a few suggestions to try for holiday food and wine pairing! Why so many? Because I took to Facebook and asked all of my wine-loving pals for their very best...
The Latest Picks From Lodi & Napa

The Latest Picks From Lodi & Napa

The Latest Picks From Lodi & Napa Hello wine friends, in this issue of élite Magazine I want to share some classic wine finds from Napa and new finds from Lodi. Most of you know what Napa Valley is known for, fabulous wines from Cabernet Sauvignon to Zinfandel....
How To: The Wine Night

How To: The Wine Night

How To: The Wine Night We have a “wine night” with friends pretty frequently and it recently dawned on me that I’ve never written about how that works. For some, or even most of you, you have some experience with this: you invite pals over, everyone brings a bottle or...