April in Carneros
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Special Wine Events
The Carneros region located between Sonoma and Napa includes parts of each while simultaneously establishing its own uniqueness. In 1983, Carneros received its appellation status and was the first in California to be defined by its specific climate. This beautiful area of Northern California Wine Country is well-known for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sparkling [...]
Last Weekend’s 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival
Posted on 30. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine
As a child I wished that my mother would take me to a candy store, lean over and whisper in my ear that all of the candy was for me. Flash forward to last Saturday night at the Sheraton in Petaluma for a special dinner offered as part of the 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival [...]
Sonoma International Film Festival
Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma Events
For over 100 years audiences have been entertained, educated, and inspired by film. Imagine the experience before the technology of sound where live musicians, narrators, and performers created all sound effects. It was 1929 when the industry became dominated by films that included sound. The Sonoma International Film Society celebrates film with the 13th Annual [...]
Anaba – A Sonoma Winery
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Wine Tours
Today we bring your attention to a sustainable winery creating stellar Rhone style blends as well as dessert wines, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. I’m always ready for any excuse to open a bottle of Anaba wine. Director of Winemaking and Vineyard Operations, Jennifer Marion, along with proprietor John Sweazey, provide the perfect conditions and techniques [...]
Sante Restaurant & Amorosa Bella Winemaker Dinner
Posted on 23. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Sante Restaurant is getting ready to host another delicious evening of food and wine. On April 8, 2010 Chef Andrew Cain, and Amorosa Bella will present an adventure hosted by Ziggy “The Wine Gal” Eschliman. This is Amorosa Bella’s first winemaker dinner! Amorosa Bella was created with the philosophy to [...]
San Francisco Vintners Market
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Special Wine Events
I love touring Northern California Wine County! Living in Sonoma County I am close to over 200 wineries in Sonoma County and over 300 wineries in Napa Valley. The diversity of wineries and vineyards is never-ending. My ambitious plan is to visit each winery in Sonoma County and Napa Valley. In the meantime, the most effective [...]
Easter Brunch in Sonoma County
Posted on 17. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Holidays
With only a couple of weeks left until April, Pure Luxury has been receiving requests for information regarding Easter Brunch. Here are a few choices of restaurants offering something special for April 4, 2010. John Ash & Co. at Vintners Inn will be offering a menu that includes oysters, crab cakes, and Bellwether Farms Ricotta [...]
Girlfriends Weekend in Sonoma County
Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Sonoma County Events
If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to share a weekend of fun in beautiful Sonoma County with your closest female friends, you should definitely consider clearing your calendar for March 26 – 28, 2010. Pack an overnight bag, call your best friends, and escape to Girlfriends Weekend in Sonoma County. Emails, texts, and rushed [...]
Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine
Have you ever been to a food and wine pairing that was so good you couldn’t stop gushing about it and you felt like a walking ad for all parties involved? If you have, and I hope you have, then you know how I feel. Pure Luxury, and a small group of special clients, attended [...]
4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 by gina in Blog, Food & Wine
Last year I was thrilled to attend the 3rd Annual Artisan Cheese Festival! I waited patiently for the time when I could buy my tickets for the 4th Annual Artisan Cheese Festival. My stomach growls and tugs with yearning for March 26 – 29, 2010, it just can’t come fast enough! California’s Artisan Cheese Festival [...]
Proud to Be Green
