Thank you, Mother Nature. 2015 is a very good year for the wines of Bordeaux. This is the year fruit rose to stardom and tannins and acidity realized important supporting roles. August rains and cool nights brought balance to the crop after several weeks of drought in the early summer. Location, Location, Location The Bordeaux […]
Umbria, Italy: Perfect weekend R & R
Travel in Africa up close: Enormous opportunities for tourism, but leadership?
takes 17+ hours to fly the 7,960 miles from/to Johannesburg, South Africa, from New York City. When the trip is made in coach class, this is a decision that is not made casually. Under the best of circumstances, economy-level flying is challenging. When the time spent in a teeny tiny seat for almost a complete […]
Tourism in Africa – Up Close: Enormous Opportunities! Where is the Leadership?
It takes 17+ hours to fly the 7960 miles from to Johannesburg, South Africa from New York City. When the trip is made in coach class this is a decision that is not made casually. Under the best of circumstances, economy-level flying is challenging. When the time spent in a teeny tiny seat for almost […]
Mixology 101: Shake, Stir, Sip
I have always admired the person(s) on the other side of the bar. Sometimes I notice the mixologists because they are very attractive, trendy, friendly, and accommodating. Sometimes I applaud them for patiently dealing with indecisive or obnoxious/drunk patrons. Frequently I appreciate them because they serve me the perfect martini (shaken), on the rocks, with […]
The best planet for wine? Planet Bordeaux
The best planet for wine? Planet Bordeaux Planet Bordeaux represents Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur and is the largest winegrowers’ association in France. The group includes 7 AOCs: Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Superieur Blanc, Bordeaux Rose, Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Superieur Rouge and sparkling Cremant de Bordeaux – accounting for 55 percent of the Bordeaux wine […]
Mixology 101: Shake, stir, sip
Mixology 101: Shake, stir, sip I have always admired the person(s) on the other side of the bar. Sometimes I notice the mixologists because they are very attractive, trendy, friendly, and accommodating. Sometimes I applaud them for patiently dealing with indecisive or obnoxious/drunk patrons. Frequently I appreciate them because they serve me the perfect martini […]
Wines for those who care about what they drink: Lago di Garda
Wines for those who care about what they drink: Lago di Garda So Many Choices Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MIPAAF) has determined that there are over 350 grapes that have “authorized” status in the country. In addition, there are more than 500 other documented varieties in circulation. With so many choices, wine confusion […]
Gaming, Golf, Grapes, Groups, Dining, Diversions and Culture @ Pechanga
Original Land Owners The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has inhabited the Temecula Valley, CA since the beginning of time. Even though they were “here first,” they had to wait until 18820 to be officially recognized as a sovereign, land-based organization, by an Executive Order from the President of the USA. The organization is committed […]