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Layne Randolph

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Merlot Beyond Bordeaux: Bolgheri, Blue Clay, And Masseto

Merlot Beyond Bordeaux: Bolgheri, Blue Clay, And Masseto

Forbes — From Bolgheri's Blue Clay Soils To Bordeaux's Right Bank, The Finest Expressions Of Merlot Reveal A Grape Far More Profound Than Its Reputation Suggests.

How Bulgaria Is Following Argentina's Path To Wine Excellence

How Bulgaria Is Following Argentina's Path To Wine Excellence

Forbes — From Argentina To Bulgaria: Paul Hobbs Joins Importer Robert Hayk On A Small-Production Cabernet Meant To Reset What The Global Market Expects From Bulgarian Wine.

Jetset Magazine, Issue 4, 2025

Jetset Magazine, Issue 4, 2025

Issuu — As 2025 draws to a close, it's a good time to think about finishing the year on a strong note. The stories and information we're bringing you here are designed to do just that, starting with our cover story about actor Glen Powell who has shown us how he applies his considerable talent to finish strong at the box office, time and time again.

The Venissa Wine Resort

The Venissa Wine Resort

Haute Living San Francisco — Dorona di Venezia is not only indigenous, it has made its spiritual home in this vineyard, part of the Venissa Wine Resort, where history and luxury have come together in a rare and unique experiment.

How The Mondavi Legacy Deepens With Angelina At Charles Krug

How The Mondavi Legacy Deepens With Angelina At Charles Krug

Forbes — Mondavi will lead winemaking at the Napa Valley fourth-generation family-owned winery, bringing the winery full circle with a Mondavi at the helm again.

Alto Adige: Why You Need to Visit Now

Alto Adige: Why You Need to Visit Now

Haute Living San Francisco — The Alto Adige Wine Road, connecting 16 communities and representing about 80 percent of the region's production, offers one of Italy's most magnificent wine journeys.

Why We Owe Venice A Grazie Mille For Bringing Wine Culture To Europe

Why We Owe Venice A Grazie Mille For Bringing Wine Culture To Europe

Forbes — For centuries, Venice was a conduit of wine culture-its maritime might funneled Mediterranean wines into the peninsula and helped shape the continent's taste.

Why Armenia's Wine Story Takes The Crown In The 'Birthplace' Debate

Why Armenia's Wine Story Takes The Crown In The 'Birthplace' Debate

Forbes — Armenia's wine story spans 6,000 years-from the Areni-1 cave, the world's oldest winery, to a modern revival reshaping its global future.

US alcohol labels: Can alcohol labels be trusted? - Decanter

US alcohol labels: Can alcohol labels be trusted? - Decanter

Decanter — US alcohol labels: Now more than ever people are paying attention to alcohol levels in their wines, as no/low alcohol alternatives are finding a fanbase.

Rome, Refreshed

Rome, Refreshed

Jetset Magazine — The Eternal City Has Been Transformed for Its Jubilee Celebration

The Wild Ones - Napa Valley Life Magazine

The Wild Ones - Napa Valley Life Magazine

Napa Valley Life — Natural wine is having a moment. While hard numbers for natural "wild" wine are elusive, sales of organic wine-a broader, often overlapping category-are projected to reach USD 25 billion by 2030, nearly tripling a 2021 valuation of USD 9 billion.*

How Argentina's First Female Winemaker is Redefining Wine Country Luxury - Haute Living San Franc...

How Argentina's First Female Winemaker is Redefining Wine Country Luxury - Haute Living San Franc...

Haute Living San Francisco — Known as the "Queen of Torrontés," Susana transformed this once-dismissed varietal into an icon of elegance.

The heroic winemakers of Isola del Giglio - Decanter

The heroic winemakers of Isola del Giglio - Decanter

Decanter — Layne Randolph visits Giglio island where, buffeted by winds and under the unyielding sun, Ansonica vines hang on to steep, rocky outcrops.

Grand Velas Los Cabos: Five-Star Luxury Meets Michelin-Star Excellence - Haute Living San Francis...

Grand Velas Los Cabos: Five-Star Luxury Meets Michelin-Star Excellence - Haute Living San Francis...

Haute Living San Francisco — The Grand Velas Los Cabos offers much more than an all-inclusive experience. It's a five-star resort with Michelin-star dining and over-the-top amenities.

Wine Do-Gooders Making the World a Better Place

Wine Do-Gooders Making the World a Better Place

Haute Living San Francisco — What is now the Gorgona Project is a beacon of hope, offering redemption and second chances to inmates. The project paves the way for their successful reintegration into society upon release by involving them in the vineyards and winery to learn valuable skills they can utilize upon reentry.

NewTree Ranch | A Nature State of Mind

NewTree Ranch | A Nature State of Mind

Haute Living San Francisco — The blissful oasis is just minutes outside of Healdsburg in the heart of Sonoma wine country-but you would never know it once there. The 120-acre uber-luxurious retreat accommodates up to twelve guests in two luxury villas on site, ensuring A-list, celebrity-level privacy, offerings, and service.

Sicily's Villa Tasca as Seen in The White Lotus - Haute Living San Francisco

Sicily's Villa Tasca as Seen in The White Lotus - Haute Living San Francisco

Haute Living San Francisco — One cannot help but be captivated by Palermo, Sicily's Villa Tasca, the residence of the noble Tasca d'Almerita winemaking family for over 500 years.

Dry-farming in American viticulture? Irrigation and a changing climate - Decanter

Dry-farming in American viticulture? Irrigation and a changing climate - Decanter

Decanter — dry-farming: The ability to irrigate has long been seen as an advantage in American winemaking, but the philosophy mightneed to adapt

The New Luxury Safari - Haute Living San Francisco

The New Luxury Safari - Haute Living San Francisco

Haute Living San Francisco — The concept of luxury safaris has undergone a transformative shift. Today, they offer a unique opportunity to engage in impactful, hands-on wildlife conservation experiences.

The Chapel Suite in Rome's Palazzo Borghese

The Chapel Suite in Rome's Palazzo Borghese

Haute Living San Francisco — Rome offers lodgings to match its majesty. Here are three luxury hotels that showcase the unique and iconic sides of this singular city.

Lunar Yoga and Luxury in Half Moon Bay - Haute Living San Francisco

Lunar Yoga and Luxury in Half Moon Bay - Haute Living San Francisco

Haute Living San Francisco — Unlike most wellness retreats, the Half Moon Bay Resort Retreat isn't about required silence, scarcity, or sweat-it is more of a well-nourished, well-tended-to relaxation.

The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Sonoma Right Now

The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Sonoma Right Now

Wine Enthusiast Magazine — With so many enticing winery options, visitors might feel overwhelmed by choice. That’s why we went to the experts. We asked in-the-know locals about which spots are worth the slot on an itinerary, plus recommendations for noteworthy places to stay and eat nearby.

Maximilian Riedel

Maximilian Riedel

Haute Living San Francisco — Maximilian Riedel stands in the middle of a pasture in Austria, laughing as he sweeps the phone's camera past the cow just five feet away. The refreshingly gregarious 46-year-old might not immediately strike you as the CEO of the world's top specialized wineglass producer.

The Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit Right Now, According to Industry Insiders

The Best Napa Valley Wineries to Visit Right Now, According to Industry Insiders

Wine Enthusiast Magazine — With over 500 wineries producing some of the world's most exquisite bottles, Napa Valley can be difficult to narrow down. From sun-kissed vineyards to deep-rooted winemaking history, there's so much to explore in this vast region. But whether it's your first visit or you're a Napa regular, the best way to experience the valley is with recommendations from the local wine experts themselves.
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