Affairs of the Vine presents Romancing the Rhones: A Seductive Rhone Experience, at The Old Mint in San Francisco, a National Landmark on July 14, 2012. The public is invited to sample Rhones from California, Oregon and beyond at the Grand Tasting, featuring 40+ Rhone-producing wineries, many very small and as yet undiscovered. The Grand

Crisp Wine Picks The official kick off to summer is this weekend.  Memorial Day means it’s time to bust out the barbecue, pack a picnic and break out a bottle! With the switch of seasons, many people are taking a walk on the lighter side, and nothing quenches your thirst for summer like a refreshing

Just like learning how to read the nutritional labels on the side of a food product, so is learning to read a wine label when trying to purchase the best, quality-driven product. Wine labels are used to catch your attention and to convey a message or story to you about what you think you might

Monique Soltani Interviews Gina Gallo In 1933, two brothers one Ernest and the other Julio Gallo, turned their dream of winemaking into a reality. Now nearly 80 years later, E. & J. Gallo Winery is still alive and thriving thanks to the commitment of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gina Gallo is the grand-daughter of Julio

Pebble Beach Wine and Food festival is held in two main locations. The Lexus Grand Tasting is held at the Pebble Beach Equestrian center and the classes are held at the Inn at Spanish Bay. The Inn at Spanish Bay, at no less than $650-$2,800 per night, sits at the foot of one of the

Historic Wineries of California In 2008, the movie Bottle Shock made Chateau Montelena a household name, but it was in 1976 when the kings of Calistoga really got their claim to fame, winning The Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, an event that rocked the wine world! In this video, Wine Oh TV’s Monique Soltani heads