Cameron Hughes was destined to be in the wine. He grew up in Modesto California’s Central Valley, one of America’s largest wine growing areas. Plus his father worked for a wine group. It was all meant to be. In 2001, Hughes founded a company with this namesake. At the time, he was dating, Jessica Kogan, who became his business partner. […]
During the past weeks I’ve been talking about the first blog that I ever had, Kosher Soul Food. It was where I highlighted Jewish food from around the globe to show Jewish diversity. I never talked much about kosher/Israeli wine, because at the time it was rather “meh”. In the last few years, it’s been exciting to see what is […]
Camembert and Coppola is the pairing for the evening. I’m making the Camembert Burger from the French Grill cookbook which will surely go down nicely with the Coppola Wine Diamond Red Blend that was inspired by Scarlett O’ Hara in Gone With The Wind. The aromas of violets, spices, and berries will be perfect with the cheese and grilled beef […]
 The French have plenty to celebrate. The day before their team’s big match in the World Cup Final is none other that Bastille Day which is an annual holiday on July 14th. It’s a day to celebrate the storming of the the Bastille which was a turning point in the French Revolution.  Long story short, the French people were […]
Most people like to purchase a wine and drink it immediately. That being said, it can be fun to get into a winery’s vintage library. Charles Krug recently celebrated 75 years with a round of masterclasses in select cities. New York was on the list where a class was hosted by Peter Mondavi Jr. at the Mandarin Hotel. Charles Krug […]
The Oscars are almost here with much-talked-about films, gorgeous stars, glamorous gowns and moving speeches. Why not host an evening of classic Hollywood glitz and glam for your friends—film aficionados or not! It’s important to have the right drink as you watch the show. I’ll be sipping Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port throughout the evening. I’m having fun pairing […]
Serving a punch while entertaining is always a fun treat. Guest really get into it which makes it a special guest at a soiree. In the 17th century punch was created as a beer alternative for men working on ships. Once the peeps in Great Britain tasted punch, it became the adult beverage of choice and it made its way […]
