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After a whirlwind playoff season of huts, hikes, gasps, and edge-of-your-seat drama, the showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams is finally upon us. Will the Bengals…

Most people may not be aware that February 9th is National Pizza Day, but with over 3 billion fresh pizzas sold in the United States every year, we’re surprised National…

When Wine Enthusiast announced that Santa Barbara County was its “Wine Region of the Year” for 2021, we blushed, and then jumped for joy. Not only is Santa Barbara County (SBC) the…

Winemaker Greg Freeman is now in charge at Chalone Vineyard. Freeman has served a lengthy career in the Santa Lucia Highlands where he soaked up just about every nuance about…

If you’ve ever sliced your finger on the foil of a bottle of wine, this one’s for you. It’s also for those of you who hack at the foil so…

As we wind down 2021, we’d like to reflect on a year that, while unpredictable, was not without its bright spots. We are thankful for a relatively calm harvest season…

We paid a visit to the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. where we spent a wonderful, fog-laden afternoon with Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. Co-Owner and CMO Jill Giacomini Basch…

We paid a visit to the Point Reyes Station-based cheese company and were blown away by the inventive, creative cheeses and wine pairings we experienced. Follow these suggestions and prepare…

Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards & Winery, the iconic winemaking estate of Sonoma County, has been named to the Wine Spectator Top 100 list for 2021. The Chalk Hill 2019 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay placed…

The holidays are all about tradition and nostalgia. Even the most avant-garde chefs tend to stick to the classics when preparing a holiday menu—they might make a creative tweak or…

By: Sheila Irwin, Maison de Cinq   Looking for beautiful fall entertaining ideas?   This fall harvest dinner party featuring Chalk Hill Estate wines is an easy, but elegant way to celebrate the…

Six simple tips to throw a festive, stylish and stressless soirée. Throwing a holiday party doesn’t have to be stressful—in fact, it shouldn’t be! The holidays are a time to…