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Vin Cocktail Napkins
If you attend weddings, bridal showers, baby showers or cocktail parties, you are well familiar with the cocktail napkin. Typically 5 square inches in size, they can add a classy touch to any special...
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Lending Star Power to Fermented Grapes
Lots of celebrities are making wine these days. (Or having it made for them.) Some are more creative than others in naming their vinous ventures. Here’s a sampling… Adrian Crenier: Stomping Ground...
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Wining and Dining in Style in Carmel
Nestled in the heart of California’s seaside village of Carmel, where Mayor Clint Eastwood once was responsible for keeping the peace, is an historic inn with a must-visit restaurant. The Cypress Inn,...
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The Blissful World of Belgian Chocolate
Every so often, we like to take a break from wine (okay, not really all that often!) and focus on other aspects of the good life—particularly aspects that have some sort of connection to wine. Case in...
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For the Foodie Who Has Everything
By definition, foodies take food seriously. And rich foodies (those with a lot of money, not necessarily those who like rich food) represent the target market for the Grand Cuisine range from...
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Party Planning That Won’t Drive You Insane
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. And, potentially, the most stressful. Especially if you’re hosting a holiday party. Here are a few tips to help you plan a successful gathering of family and...
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An Update on the Chicago Wine Bar Scene
Bin 36 and Pops for Champagne are two of Chicago’s long-established wine bars. They’re great places to see, be seen and sip wine in style. And they’re located mere blocks apart in the downtown River...
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California to Nebraska: 3 Stylish Wine Experiences
Got cabin fever? Depending on where you live, you may be growing tired of “hunkering down” and are craving a good wine experience. Vinesse TODAY to the rescue! We’ve selected three: one in California,...
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In Quest of Chocolate Nirvana
Several times per year, readers of Vinesse TODAY request—no, make that demand—that we devote a “Style” blog to chocolate. With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, we figured this would be the perfect...
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Drop That Glass!
Do you remember the first time you were handed a glass of very, very, very expensive wine? It can be a somewhat intimidating experience, as one calculates the cost per drop of any wine accidentally...
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Making a Vinous Fashion Statement in the Park
Tina Frey Designs is world acclaimed for its hand-sculpted resin objects that range from fruit and candy dishes to plant and hanging vessels, and from variously shaped bowls to serving boards. The...
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Oyster Season Is in Full Swing
“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their...
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6 Ways to Add Some Spice to the Holiday Meal
The holiday season is upon us, and that means many of us will be spending more time in the kitchen than usual. If you’d like to make an impression with an other-than-ordinary meal, use traditional...
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5 Tips for a Successful Holiday Party
Holiday parties can be a lot of fun — especially if you’re not the person throwing the big bash. But if you are that person, here are five tips to help you host a successful party… without totally...
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Kenwood Inn: A Cure for the Winter Cold
There’s nothing like frigid winter weather to get us daydreaming about a wine country getaway. Every so often in the coming weeks, we’ll shine the Vinesse TODAY spotlight on some particularly alluring...
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How About a Little Bling With That Bordeaux?
Historically, jewelry was used to denote status. Even in ancient Roman times, one couldn’t wear a ring unless they were of a certain rank. Today, jewelry can still be a status symbol — hence the...
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‘Albereto’ Sets the Standard in Italian Olive Oil
Virtually every great meal I’ve ever had has involved, at least in some measure, wine and olive oil. The right olive oil can have a tremendous impact on the flavor and overall hedonistic perception of...
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Grilled Cheese for Grownups
Did you know that Saturday is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day? It’s true, and you can read about it here. The humble grilled cheese sandwich has made a stylish comeback in recent years, spawning countless...
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A Touch of Wine Country in ‘The O.C.’
“Expect to stumble into wine country in the heart of Orange County.” That’s the message you’ll find on the website homepage of The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, which debuted in the city of Tustin...
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Dining Out in Style in Healdsburg
“Style” can be defined in many ways; it’s very much in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to dining out in the town of Healdsburg, in the northern sector of Sonoma County wine country, there are...
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