How Does One Truly Drink Better? That is easier said than done. Take a moment and scroll through Instagram searching for #wine. It’s a mind-blowing experience when you are looking to get a perspective on wine. Opinions weigh heavily from wine pros, novice wine drinkers, and enthusiasts. Each with varying degrees of experience. There are books that make this endeavor more approachable. A favorite of mine is Bianca Bosker’s Cork Dork. Her adventure into the world of wine is a little less achievable for us in this day and age but the adventure and the process of her learning is riveting. Regard ..read more

Bardolino, Italy: The Place to Find Fascinating Rosé This Top Rosé Makes a Splash Around the World The view from the Scaliger Castle in Torri del Benaco on Lake Garda Bardolino is the destination for Chiaretto Rosé! I am a rosé lover. A serious rosé lover. I love the color, the taste, and most of all, I love the lower alcohol and food-friendly personality. To my palate, it’s the perfect wine for any time of day and any occasion. I have been obsessed with finding just the right rose for every season. As a result, my “rose radar” is always on alert so that whenever someone brings out a new ..read more

The Fastest Growing Wine Region in United States: Idaho Wine A stunning escape, with exceptional wine. Idaho Wine! It's Not Where You Think. The intrigue of the fastest growing wine region in the United States led me on a journey to learn more about Idaho Wine. I left Napa on a very hot Friday afternoon to fly to the land of the unknown. I’d never traveled to Idaho but was inspired to learn it was the fastest-growing wine region in the United States. Pretty compelling stuff, particularly when you consider wine today is made in every state in the union.   The flight from Sacramento to ..read more

Napa Valley’s Sustainable Wine Movement We sat down with CEO of Napa Green Anna Brittan to get down to earth on sustainable wine and how the program works. Vineyards of Napa Valley The Wine Siren:  Why the urgency of a truly farm-to-table sustainable winery today?  Anna Brittan: The wine industry is the canary in the coal mine for climate change, and the impacts are happening NOW. Fires, drought, increasing high heat days are all making it essential that the industry take action and increase resource efficiency, reduce their carbon footprint and do what they can to adapt ..read more

Stunning Winemaker’s Chocolate Made Sustainably! Use the Best Dark Chocolate Made for Wine Pairing. Chocolate and wine pairing has never been easier. #Sponsored  With an intriguing history, chocolate has garnered the attention and palates of many.   Remnants of cacao were discovered in New Mexico‘s Anasazi Chaco Canyon settlement over 1,000 years ago.  Even then it was a delicacy made for very few. When chocolate made its debut in London in 1657,  it was incredibly expensive and comparable to the world’s best caviar in respect to price.  The evolution would come ..read more

Carneros’ Opulent Treasure: Bouchaine Winery Bouchaine Winery is the spot to discover great Burgundian varieties made in Napa Valley's Carneros region. Modern winery meets social hour. Bouchaine Vineyards tasting room and patio. “Standing at the top of the highest point of the Bouchaine Vineyards, the salty air caressing my cheeks. The views expand all the way down to the city and Mt Tam, the San Pablo Bay and to the West of the Vaca Mountains. Marveling at the technology used and the spectacular views from the vineyards.   I’m swirling and sipping a glass of the Vin Gris of Pinot Noi ..read more

Napa Valley Salutes Cabernet. Benefits Somm Foundation Somm Foundation Receives $25,000 in Support Over 200 people descended on Napa Valley’s Meritage Resort & Spa to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon. The event, earmarked to benefit the Somm Foundation raised over $25,000. There were dinners, tastings and events galore over the three days celebrating Cabernet Sauvignon. One sold out event featured a Retrospective of Cabernet Sauvignon With Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher, and Thomas Price. The session featured three iconic Cabernets from three very different terroir and vintages. Anot ..read more

Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin Twitter Medium Rss Home About Contact Events Menu Home About Contact Events Understanding Bourgogne. A Journey of Spirit and Soul. What is it about Bourgogne that makes it so compelling? The regions are diverse and varied. So much so that it can be a grand undertaking to absorb all that the region has to offer.  I’ve traveled to Bourgogne several times over the last few years and am always discovering new things I didn’t know before.  To learn from the comfort of my home during these trying times was an opportunity I couldn ..read more

Facebook Instagram Youtube Linkedin Twitter Medium Rss Home About Contact Events Menu Home About Contact Events Theorem Vineyards: Alluring Wine from Two Mountains Tip: Sojourn to the apex of Napa Valley. Adventuring up to Calistoga offers a wide array of wine riches including some boutique & family-owned small lot wineries. Make an appointment. It is well worth your time. It’s one of the most exclusive views in Napa Valley, easily enjoyed at Theorem Vineyards.  Straddling two mountain AVA’s, where the Mayacamas and the Vaca Mountains meet, is a one of a kin ..read more

The Wine-Soaked Adventures of The Wine Siren, Kelly Mitchell BBQ, Celebration, Wine, and Convenience are all necessary components of entertaining.  The bottom line is the more time spent with your friends and family, the better. SPONSORED Take our current situation. SIP (shelter in place) has its merits. It gives you time to explore the things you’ve not explored. To consider projects, you didn’t have time to finish and to shop for items you might need.   In my case, we were planning a full-on kitchen remodel, and the current business cycle made us shift our priorities.  The p ..read more