Wining and Dining

Shape matters when drinking wine

Let me start by acknowledging that I have been a fan of Total Wine since the company started opening stores in the Bay Area a few years ago. The pricing model for wine and spirits has caused competitors, inclu... Read More...

Put Scorrybreac on your fine dining list when on Skye

After enjoying a few distilleries on the Isle of Islay, we moved on to the Isle of Skye and a wonderful hillside Airbnb overlooking green pastures full of sheep and, on clear days, the sea. We spent a day si... Read More...

Tasting Glenmorangie Signet is a treat

The Scottish Highlands, which run north from Glasgow, are the hotbed of Scottish distilleries. There are about 120 distilleries in Scotland and several are located around the seaside city of Inverness. Suffi... Read More...

Islay distilleries feature smoky single malt whisky

With more than 120 distilleries in Scotland, visitors have plenty of choices of where to enjoy either single malts or blended whiskies (the Scots skip the “e” found in the American spelling). The hot bed of ... Read More...

Piazza Del Dotto -Another jewel in the Del Dotto family crown!

When someone asks what is my favorite winery in the Napa Valley, without hesitation I answer “Del Dotto.” My wife and I first visited Del Dotto 15 years ago when the Del Dotto family had just the original ca... Read More...

Davies Vineyards – Napa Valley Excellence in St. Helena!

For years now, Schramsberg has been a go-to stop any time you visit the Napa Valley. The sparkling wine house boasts a beautiful property in the hills a few miles south of Calistoga and produces world-class spa... Read More...

Iconic Wente Restaurant closed for fresh format

The Livermore Valley’s iconic wine country restaurant is shifting its format after decades as a dining destination. The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, one of the anchors to the family-owned winery’s Arroyo R... Read More...

Livermore Valley barrel tasting weekend coming in March

The Livermore Valley wine country’s popular barrel tasting weekend is just around the corner. ACES has partnered with the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association to offer two tickets to the two-day event th... Read More...

3 Steves Winery – A party in the Livermore Valley!

It’s something that’s been played out countless times among friends. You’re sitting around hoisting a few and someone suggests opening a bar or a winery with your group of friends. Everyone always agrees it ... Read More...

Wood Family Vineyards continues excellence in the Livermore Valley!

Wood Family Winery has been known as one of the most consistent, quality wines in the Livermore Valley for a time now, and now thanks to opening a tasting room just off Vasco Road in Livermore, more people are ... Read More...

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Shape matters when drinking wine

Put Scorrybreac on your fine dining list when on Skye

Tasting Glenmorangie Signet is a treat

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Sip spirits and craft cocktails in downtown Pleasanton

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Shape matters when drinking wine

Put Scorrybreac on your fine dining list when on Skye

Tasting Glenmorangie Signet is a treat

Islay distilleries feature smoky single malt whisky

Piazza Del Dotto -Another jewel in the Del Dotto family crown!

Davies Vineyards – Napa Valley Excellence in St. Helena!

Iconic Wente Restaurant closed for fresh format

Livermore Valley barrel tasting weekend coming in March

3 Steves Winery – A party in the Livermore Valley!

Wood Family Vineyards continues excellence in the Livermore Valley!