Grape Variety: Gamay Appellation: Moulin-a-Vent Wine Region: Beaujolais Soils: Granite, marl, limestone & sandstone Domaine des Maisons Neuves ,Les Bois Combes Masion de Jambon 2019 Moulin-a-vent, gets it’s name from the historic windmill, which towers over the vineyards . The appellation is located in the villages of Romanèche-,Thorins and Chénas. This Beaujolais cru is known for it’s unique reds. based on the Gamay grape varietal. Gamay known is for it’s distinct floral notes, and features a forest floor profile when grown in France. These versatile wines can be drank young or aged ..read more

Tourists from all over the world are attracted to Las Vegas for the casinos and the night life. Now with the pandemic, the wise are opting to stay out of densely populated areas. Las Vegas is the perfect city to peacefully explore nature. In fact the name Nevada, means snowy mountains in Spanish and Las Vegas ,the meadows. Fittingly Vegas is home to scenic mountains, a red rock canyon, a lake and a slew of urban trails to explore. For native las vegans and tourists alike, there are many wide open and beautiful spaces to safely enjoy. Mount Charleston (Spring Mountains)- The snow covered peaks ..read more

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The Noguchi Museum or as it is simply called “Noguchi”, is located in Long Island City New York, close to Queens. The imposing monolithic concrete façade, hides inside one of the most beautiful and serene Japanese style gardens in the world. This Zen space, offers a peaceful, and tranquil setting in the heart of a busy city. The garden and the museum’s many galleries, house the vast collection of Noguchi’s modernist art . Who was this unique artist, Isamu Noguchi? What inspired him to create his abstract world ? Noguchi Museum Garden Isamu Noguchi(1904-1988)was a landscape architect and artist ..read more

Nothing represents French culture more than a leisurely cocktail break . The sidewalk cafes of France are often filled with people enjoying a nice cocktail while watching the world go by . Yes, the French have perfected the fine art of leisurely socializing over a cocktail . The drink that symbolizes those perfect moments is the Kir . A perfect mix of Crème de Casis(blackberry liquor) and white wine or my favorite champagne. We have now crossed over into the perfect marriage that makes this drink so delicious. No, we are not talking about the addition of that salty chemical headache inducing c ..read more

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New York, what a fun and exciting town. I am thankful I had the opportunity to visit a couple of weeks before the pandemic hit. Running around, taking the subway, people watching – all the special things that make New York so much fun, was easy to do . My heart goes out to New Yorkers in these strange and alien times. Times where the unexpected and exciting thrill of where the day can take you, has taken on a sense of strange foreboding. I recommend that you click on the full screen button of the live pictures to immerse yourself in the moment. High Line-This is a lovely trail built on the s ..read more

It was my first trip to Paris, and my excitement level was on overload. I was envisioning all the fun things I would see and do. I had overpacked a assorted variety of ensembles for every occasion . I was not by any means the seasoned traveler I am today. Some of my cringe worthy moments now give a little bit of a chuckle . Although embarrassing for me, I am hoping by sharing my first journey might yield some advice for new travelers . Or provide a little amusement. Let’s begin at the airport ,shall we ?I had brought not one, but two rolling suitcases and one was huge, I mean humungous. As I h ..read more

Grape Variety: Gamay Appellation: Moulin-a-Vent Wine Region: Beaujolais Soils: Granite, marl, limestone & sandstone Domaine des Maisons Neuves ,Les Bois Combes Masion de Jambon 2019 Moulin-a-vent, gets it’s name from the historic windmill, which towers over the vineyards . The appellation is located in the villages of Romanèche-,Thorins and Chénas. This Beaujolais cru is known for it’s unique reds. based on the Gamay grape varietal. Gamay known is for it’s distinct floral notes, and features a forest floor profile when grown in France. These versatile wines can be drank young or aged ..read more

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