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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…

In honor of International Merlot Day (November 7th), we’ve put together a list of our favorite Merlots. These wines are perfect for the cold weather and the upcoming holiday season….

Rather than simply tell you about our delectable collection of 90+ point wines, we thought we would do something a little different. As you evaluate bottles for yourself or for giving to…

Today, the answer to ‘What’s in your glass?’ must include the words “Champagne” and the adjectival descriptor of your choice. It is, after all, National Champagne Day! In anticipation, we’ve…

From September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month. The aim is to reflect and celebrate Americans’ historical and cultural contributions whose generational roots are Spanish, Mexican,…

Is there ever an occasion to turn down a glass of sparkling wine? Surely there is not. In fact, we’d argue there are too few occasions to pop open a bottle of…

Two quick questions for you: How chilled do you like your red wine? How long do you leave your white wine out on the counter to let it warm up? If these sound…