My Top 15 Wines of 2024: When Great Wines Meet Unforgettable Moments
A Hidden Luxury Retreat and Michelin-Worthy Dining Experience Just an Hour from Atlanta
Chef Ryan Smith creates culinary magic between World of Quercus and Staplehouse. The property's farm-to-table dining rivals the world's greatest Michelin destinations.
Mountain Majesty & Vineyard Mastery: Paul Hobbs Takes High Hampton
Exploring Russian River Valley to Napa Valley through eight distinctive vintages in a historic wine cellar. High Hampton's exquisite cuisine highlights Paul Hobbs' vineyard-driven winemaking philosophy from Menini's apple orchard to Beckstoffer's legendary plots.
Double Play: Braves Baseball, Sonoma Wine, Burgundy Surprise
Warning track wine tasting leads to Burgundian treasures in a collector's private cellar. Dan Kosta's Grail and Rich Aurilia's Red Stitch shine before rare Raveneau and legendary Leroy.
Sonoma: The Final Chapter of Our 2024 Cultivation Trip
Following historic vines at Limerick Lane leads to unexpected insider experiences. A rare glimpse inside a bottling line caps our cultivation mission with lightning tastings and connections.
Cultivation Trip 2024: On Our Own
From unexpected art at Hourglass to culinary theater at Cyrus - exploring Napa Valley's hidden gems during the pre-official days of the High Museum Wine Auction trip.
The Music and Wine Connection: Wow and Flutter for the win!
Lunch with Jenifer Freebairn at Market in St. Helena, CA
Two private Joseph Jewell events in one day? You bet! (post 2 of 2)
Joseph Jewell Winemaker lunch @ Le Bilboquet and an evening tasting at the Vine Vault in Atlanta.
Wonderful Wine, Food and Friends: Throwing my first-ever tasting event (post 1 of 2)
Joseph Jewell Winemaker dinner @ Mediterranea
You know you've chosen well when even the Somm is impressed (post 3 of 3)
Dinner with Friends @ The Dining Room at High Hampton
Bistro La Franquette - Seven Course Wine Pairing
Cultivation Trip 2023: Five Days of Wine Discovery in Sonoma and Napa
Behind-the-scenes tastings reveal gems at Hamel, Joseph Jewell, Reeve, Wren Hop, and Pride Mountain. Amulet, Pahlmeyer, Arrow&Branch, and Fait-Main showcase legendary vineyard sites across two counties.
When Wine Legends Gather: An Extraordinary Evening at il Giallo
A Sommelier Guild Of Atlanta dinner sparks notable tastings and enduring friendships across the wine world.
Return to Napa: When Four Months is Too Long to Stay Away
Pairing fine wines and Michelin stars with Pacific views and beach-side fires
Wine & Baseball: A World Series Celebration at Altitude
Wine, Food & The Braves
A Single Thread Weaves Magic: Our First Three-Star Experience!
Wine pairing at three-star Michelin restaurant
Welcome To My First Wine Country Adventure
Sinskey, Vin Fraiche, Caldwell, Memento Mori, Almacerro, Vice Versa, Bruliam, Littorai, B Cellars, Impensata, Di Costanzo, Morlet