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If you’ve never heard of Lambrusco sparkling wine, you’re more fortunate than many wine-drinkers. For the rest of us, it’s time to drop preconceived notions, now that we’re getting much higher quality, red sparkling wines from Lambrusco, in the Emilia-Romagna province of Italy.

As a leading in wine producer in Italy’s Calabria region, the Librandi Winery is now concerning itself with sustainable agriculture, lowering its carbon footprint and using water responsibly—in addition to continuing to produce award-winning white, rosé and red food-friendly wines. According to co-owner Paolo Librandi, the Librandi family’s drive toward environmental responsibility has begun to play out relatively recently.

Three-quarters of California’s famous chardonnay vines originated in the vineyards of one winemaking family: Wente Family Vineyards. The Wente [pronounced WEN-tee] family has been growing grapes and producing wine continuously since 1883. They’re based in Livermore, about an hour’s drive east of San Francisco. Years ago, the first time I visited, they took our media group on a horseback walk through the local hills. I was petrified.

It’s mid-afternoon in the first full flush of spring. The sunlight is bright on the vineyard-studded landscape beneath the windows of my room in a Medieval tower in Tuscany. The castle tower dates from the year 1256.Now, in 2026, my room is fully updated, simply and comfortably furnished. I’m at Castello di Meleto, an estate so deeply embedded in this part of Tuscany that the Chianti River, which gives the region its name, runs through the property.

A Wine Honoring Family and Fathers To a father, from his sons I met Daniel and Georges Daou not long after they moved to Paso Robles, purchased property in the Adelaida District, and began planning to build a world-class winery. Our first few tastings took place in a double-wide trailer on their property while vineyards were being planted and construction of the Tasting Room atop Daou Mountain began.

A Wine Honoring Family and Fathers To a father, from his sons By Don Sonderling I met Daniel and Georges Daou not long after they moved to Paso Robles, purchased property in the Adelaida District, and began planning to build a world-class winery. Our first few tastings took place in a double-wide trailer on their property while vineyards were being planted and construction of the Tasting Room atop Daou Mountain began.

Imagine Our Surprise When We Found the Ideal Place to Stay; Hell’s Kitchen; Heck Yeah!! I had stayed at the Romer Neighborhood Hotel in Waikiki and loved how the ambiance embraced the surrounding neighborhood, recreating true island cocktails, leis from an array of fresh flowers and foods adored by island locals. Although one Waikiki Romer focused on adults and the other families, they are both solid hotels with plenty of amenities.

It’s a lot easier to drink natural wines than to review them—at least with consistent, accurate reviews for international readers. Natural wines change all the time, evolving in the glass, in the bottle, and from vintage to vintage. You never know what natural wines you’ll find at your local shop. You never know what your next sip will be like. And that’s what fascinates people.

Whether your vacation goals include Harry Styles in Amsterdam, F1 Competitions, Beachside cabanas, Italian lake cruising or just an amazing amount of fabulous food and wine, these hotels are perfect, luxurious retreats for recuperation, relaxation and revelry! This summer, Amsterdam is home to this year’s World Pride Celebration (July), Harry Styles’ coveted world tour (May), and the Dutch Grand Prix (August) and The recently opened Rosewood Amsterdam is offering guests front-row access to...

Italy comes in many forms, all of them completely tolerable and incredibly delicious. I am opting for luxury in my upcoming Italian sojourn; Five Star Luxury with rooftop lounges, private beach access, unique spa experiences, and the foods and wines Hotel Mediterraneo – Sorrento Resting beautifully on a cliff in Sant’Agnello, the 5-star Hotel Mediterraneo Sorrento invites you to experience a luxurious retreat just moments from the vibrant heart of Sorrento.