Guide 2 the Good Life

What is futures tasting? Basically it’s a sneak peak (and taste) of wine before it is released for sale. Sometimes, the vitner will crack open a barrel for the tasting because the wines haven’t even been bottled. It’s a great way to snag a great deal on wines. Carr Winery in Santa Barbara is having […]

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Caviar is great for entertaining, but bad for the pocketbook. Fortunately, Asian style “caviar” or fish roe are much more affordable. This is an impressive yet budget conscious recipe that guests are sure to love. Plus, it’s easy to make! If you enjoy Americanized sushi, such as the California Roll, you are sure to […]

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Yes, it is true! And even better, the money spent goes towards charity. Philanthro Productions brings a novel concept to the club scene, encouraging patrons to “party for a good cause”. I interviewed Molly Chen, Co-Vice President Non-Profit Chair at Philanthro to find out more.

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Sorry Sparklett’s, move over! You might want to reconsider the kind of water you drink, if you don’t want to be judged. Think of the bottled water you carry as a portable a status symbol. And the most extravagant of all waters is Bling h20. If you like Lamborghini’s and sporting ice around your neck […]

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Amazon.com Widgets These are my picks for movies about wine education and entertainment. For more information or to purchase these films, simply click on the picture of the DVD. Enjoy!

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As a convenient service to our readers, you can purchase many of the items featured in this blog at Shop the Good Life. We have tried our best to handpick the most interesting, unique, and useful products of interest to our readers. New items are added regularly, check back often for weekly updates to […]

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“Thanksgiving” by Norman Rockwell
Throw out the old notion that white wines go with white meat. While a good rule of thumb for beginners, it really does not work for all food pairings. This rule can be (or must be) broken, especially when dealing with the hefty texture of turkey and its traditional side dishes. Certain […]

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Photo by PhotoLoftCom @ Flickr
Great home entertainers like to surprise their guests with little details along the meal’s journey. Much thought is especially put into the beverage consideration of the night. The after meal drink is no exception and should never be an afterthought.

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The most appropriate way to kick off the start of this new blog is with a bottle of bubbly!
When looking for a good sparkling wine, you do not necessarily need to spend a lot of money nor buy a French import. Many sparkling wines around the world are produced with the “Method Champenoise”, or the […]

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