Author: Donita
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Three beautiful Californian reds
Recently I had a chance to try 3 very cool wines from two small family wineries in California. There are some very cool wines coming out of Cali, that are not the typical Cabernet Sauvignon, etc. If you ever get to stop in at the winery – I am sure you’ll enjoy these wines too!…
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Spumante and More
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Italian Sparkling? Prosecco right? Well yes, it is the most commonly made sparkling wine in Italy and it’s made in Veneto. It’s fairly distinctive in style, light body and refreshing and lighter bubbles. It’s usually made with at least 85% Glera grapes, and they are…
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Maui, Tacos and Wine
Ahhhhh, Maui. If there is one thing I love to do, its travel. And who doesn’t like spending a week on a Hawaiian island, where the air is always warm, the sunsets never disappoint and the surf transports you. But this time, I had a goal: to find the best fish tacos on the island.…
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Women in Wine and Women in Film
Premiering at The 2016 Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Megan Riakos’ First Feature Pairs Wine and Death on an Australian Vineyard Bravo to Australian filmmaker Megan Riakos for writing and directing her first feature-length film. I would say this sits cosily in the suspense drama category, but offers enough mystery that it provides the…
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Moscato and brunch!
There is undoubtedly one wine that should grace your table when serving brunch at home. Moscato! Now, your reaction may be: 1. Why on earth would I have alcohol mid day or 2. Moscato, isn’t that too sweet? Well, I have news for you… it’s not too sweet or too early in the day. End…
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Champagne and Dim Sum
I’m not sure that I have ever cared if I had an alcoholic beverage when I’ve had dim-sum. Partly because I typically go in the late morning or I’ve been slightly hung over! However, I have changed my mind. I now care. So what happened to change my mind? I attended a dim-sum lunch where Champagne…
Wine and Travel Concierge 