Monthly Archives: May 2009

DEAN & DELUCA

Image by seretuaccidente via Flickr Think Napa Valley, and immediately you’re whisked into a tender shade of green that’s cast over one of the nation’s leading epicenters of culinary excellence. Inextricably linked to fine wine and great food, St. Helena … Continue reading

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Oakville Grocery

Image by rmanoske via Flickr For over 120 years our original Oakville Grocery location has been the “little country store” in the heart of the Napa Valley, attracting visitors from near and far with its special Oakville charm. Our selection … Continue reading

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Château Margaux

Image via Wikipedia Terroir! Such a French idea that there is no equivalent for the word in any other language. It is so tied up with tradition and shrouded in mystery that sometimes we are accused of waving the word … Continue reading

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Château de Beaucastel

Image by loiclemeur via Flickr We try to place the vine in its environment, that is to say in its relationship to the earth, to animal life and the stars, by which it is influenced. If a wild strawberry has … Continue reading

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Sapordivino

Image via Wikipedia The Sapordivino restaurant is situated in comfortable ground floor rooms of the Grand Hotel Continental where warm furnishings and excellent service lend an atmosphere of elegance and refinement. The Chef Luca Ciaffarafà’s menus add a note of … Continue reading

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Osteria di Passignano

Image by FaP via Flickr The Osteria di Passignano, born in 2000, was founded by Marcello Crini, a great connoisseur and enthusiast of the traditional Tuscan cuisine and wine culture; and Allegra Antinori. The Antinori family owns the vineyards around … Continue reading

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Hotel Sole al Pantheon

Image via Wikipedia THE OLDEST HOTEL IN ROME FROM 1467 Hotel Sole al Pantheon has the blessing of holding a prime location: it stands just in front of the Pantheon in the charming Piazza della Rotonda close to Navona square, … Continue reading

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Restaurant Hiély Lucullus

Image by foodnut.com via Flickr The Restaurant Hiély Lucullus – Laurent Azoulay invites you to a gastronomic travel of long ago. You can choose the time which fires your imagination the most, a lunch or dinner space : a jump … Continue reading

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Mercure Pont d’Avignon

Image by shiningarden via Flickr In the heart of Provence, located in a pleasant quiet area. 87 rooms. Close to the famous Pont d Avignon and Palais des Papes. Small garden. Direct access to a public basement garage. Bus parking. … Continue reading

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Maison M.CHAPOUTIER

Image by Rachel Black via Flickr Convictions: BIODYNAMICS: (Bio=Life) + (Dynamics = in action) Love for vines and wine and the awareness of the need to respect the earth and its terroir have led the Maison M. CHAPOUTIER to adopt … Continue reading

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