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Interview

Carissa Mondavi

In an exclusive interview filmed at Continuum Estate’s Sage Mountain Vineyard, Rachel Dickinson sat down with Carissa Mondavi to delve into the artistry and legacy behind Continuum Estate’s wines. Carissa shared a heartfelt narrative tracing the Mondavi family’s journey - from her great-grandparents’ humble beginnings to their transformative role during Prohibition. The story of this pioneering family is deeply interwoven with the evolution of California winemaking itself. 

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Food & Wine Event

Napaulée

At PRESS Restaurant in the Napa Valley, wine lovers, vintners, and epicureans gathered for the fifth annual Napaulée, an end-of-harvest fête inspired by Burgundy’s cherished La Paulée.

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Wine Event

The Mascot

The Mascot, part of Domain HWH, is a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon made from distinct hillside vineyards, specifically, the younger vines of Harlan Estate, BOND, and Promontory.

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Winery Event

St. Supéry and the Big Green Egg

St. Supéry in the Napa Valley hosted an Estate Luncheon that celebrated holiday cooking with the Thanksgiving classic, turkey as the centerpiece grilled on the Big Green Egg.

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Food & Wine Festival

Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta

Now in its 33rd year, this fiesta offered an array of indulgent experiences, highlighting the finest culinary and wine offerings from Santa Fe, the American West, and beyond.

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Wine Dinner

Caymus Wine Dinner

Nestled within The St. Francis Hotel, Wolf and Roadrunner presented a six-course dining experience, perfectly complemented by wines from Caymus Vineyards and the renowned Wagner Family Wines.

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Interview

Florence Cathiard

Florence Cathiard, of Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Rachel Dickinson, of Cellar Mouse, engage in a captivating conversation in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux.

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Interview

Sandrine Garbay

Sandrine Garbay, of Château Guiraud and Rachel Dickinson, of Cellar Mouse, uncork a captivating conversation in Sauternes—an appellation that stands out as one of Bordeaux's most distinctive.

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Interview

Justine Tesseron of Château Pontet-Canet

Justine Tesseron and Mathieu Bessonnet of Château Pontet-Canet in Pauillac, a well-regarded appellation on Bordeaux's Médoc peninsula discuss biodynamic winemaking and more.

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Interview

WineSpeed with Karen MacNeil

Wine Writer and Sommelier, Rachel Dickinson engages in a delightful conversation with the esteemed Karen MacNeil, author of the award-winning book, The Wine Bible and Editor-in-Chief of WineSpeed.

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Pairing Dinner

SoCo Wine Celebration

In the heart of Sonoma Valley, Hamel Family Wines set the stage for an unforgettable evening, featuring the culinary talents of Hamel's Executive Chef, Thomas Mendel, and Joe Papach, Chef and Co-Owner of Harvey House.

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Event

Flowers Winery Week at Timber Cove

To celebrate its 10-year ownership anniversary, Timber Cove Resort partnered with Flowers Vineyards & Winery for a week-long event that captured the essence of Sonoma’s coastal beauty and wine elegance.

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Pairing dinner

Wing & Barrel Ranch

Renowned Chef Charlie Palmer and acclaimed winemaker Clay Mauritson team up for an extraordinary dinner experience, where culinary artistry meets exceptional wines, creating a memorable evening that celebrates the best of food and wine craftsmanship at Wing & Barrel Ranch.

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Pairing Dinner

Champagne Billecart-Salmon

The Champagne Billecart-Salmon wine pairing dinner at The Tasting House in Los Gatos, nestled at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, was highly anticipated due to the prestige of this esteemed Champagne house.

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Wine Event

Collective Napa Valley

Collective Napa Valley was a weekend-long celebration that blended community, wine, and charitable spirit. Hosted at the HALL Wines in St. Helena, guests savored exclusive barrel offerings from 75 wineries.

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Cooking Class

Cooking with JUSTIN

Located at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge at Cavallo Point Lodge, guests were led through a cooking class and wine pairing by Chef Rachel Haggstrom from JUSTIN's renowned Michelin-starred restaurant.



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Wine Event

Pebble Beach Food & Wine

Pebble Beach Food & Wine offers exquisite culinary and wine experiences, all framed by a breathtaking coastal setting.

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Wine Event

Premiere Napa Valley

Premiere Napa Valley – not merely an event, but an annual auction hosted by the Napa Valley Vintners, where the elite of the wine trade convene.

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