How about wine from Sicily? The Fina Kebrilla Grillo Sicilia DOC 2024 is only $15 a bottle – money well spent on this interesting white wine made from Sicilian grillo grapes. It is fresh and inviting – with balanced acidity.
Knives Out
It’s rare to meet a professional knife-maker, but True Tourtillott is just that. He is the owner of Alma Knife Co. and makes every single knife by hand. Check out Tourtillott’s website at AlmaKnifeCo.com
Dreamy Tea
The company Dream Tea NYC has come up with a smooth black tea called the Brooklyn Blend. It’s fruity peach and smoky, floral lavender, inspired by the creative energy of Brooklyn. And if you have walked the Brooklyn Bridge, you’ll know what I mean! Great for the holidays is their Gingerbread Blend – or the delicious Chai Blend with hand-ground masala chai spices. Dreamteanyc.com
Winery Name Change
Clos La Chance Winery in San Martin has a new name! It is now called CordeValle Winery. The new owners say “Same stunning vineyard. same warm hospitality … just a fresh identity to reflect all of the new ownership changes.” Cordevallewinery.com
Healthy Foods to Try
Instead of the usual potato chips, try Cactus Crunch chips. They’re crunchy chips made with natural ingredients such as nopal flour, corn, spinach, and flax seed. They’re also gluten-free and vegan-friendly, and come in different flavors. Cactus-foods.com
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Pacific Coast Vineway
Heading home after a wine-tasting trip to Paso Robles, we drove back north on the recently opened Hwy 1–taking in breathtaking coastal scenery. Ensemble Hotels has launched a seven-day itinerary with a three-hotel stay during this coastal journey, including La Bahia Hotel & Spa in Santa Cruz, Bernardus Lodge & Spa in Carmel Valley, and Vinarosa Resort & Spa in Sonoma County. This luxury package is available February to December, 2026. Contact Ella Henry at Murphy O’Brien Public Relations at eh****@**********en.com for more info.
