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The Best of The Best Napa Valley Wineries

Posted by: Haute Living on May 23rd, 2011

Located a short drive northeast of San Francisco, California’s famed Napa Valley is renowned as one of the greatest winemaking climates in the world. With such a magnificent concentration of top vineyards and wineries right next door to each other, it was difficult to choose only a few for this list of our favorites in the area. [...read more]

Explore Verde Valley Wine Country with Detours of Arizona Touring Company

Posted by: Marie Look on May 2nd, 2011

So, you're an oenophile -- but have you explored Arizona's newest wine community in the picturesque Verde Valley? Detours of Arizona offers fully guided day-long excursions into this area just south of Sedona, during which visitors have the opportunity to stop at four wineries and enjoy the scenery outside the city. [...read more]

Haute Wines: Two California Classics

Posted by: Tiffany Westlie Pondelik on March 7th, 2011

I tend to struggle a bit with California Wines. Once in a while I find gems but with the glut of over-ripened fruit bombs and oaky Chardonnays out there I often veer away from Golden State. Though California grows numerous amounts of grape varietals I like to stay within the classics. To me, classic California wines are Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Say what you will about Chardonnay but I think that two grapes produce beautiful, unique and evocative wines. [...read more]

New Web Site is the Place to Find the Rarest Wines in the World

Posted by: Sherri Balefsky on December 6th, 2010

The Napa Valley Vintners association recently launched a brand new Web site, PremiereNapaWines.com. The non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting and protecting the vineyards of the Napa Valley. [...read more]

Haute Travel Plans with the Desert Botanical Garden for 2010/11

Posted by: Marie Look on September 18th, 2010

The Desert Botanical Garden has some unique opportunities for travel and adventure this fall and upcoming spring. Read on to learn how you can experience the beauty, culture and foods of the Tohono O'Odham people of the desert, participate in a photography and nature workshop in the San Francisco Peaks, tour three Sonoita wineries, witness the migration of 300 million monarchs, or visit the Hopi Mesas to see the artisans making pottery and silver jewelry. [...read more]

Haute Wines: Toro, a Matador in All of His Glory

Posted by: Aniece Meinhold on July 30th, 2010

Reminiscent of a matador’s showmanship as he makes passes at a raging bull with panache and precision, wines from Toro embody the same characteristics of a matador as it produces massive, powerful wines intended to subdue any individual with its intense aromas, profound flavors and fleshy mouth feel. [...read more]

Haute Wineries: Private Los Angeles Tasting Tours

Posted by: Jessica Ingber on July 29th, 2010

Thanks to the vast amount of California wineries, wine tasting has turned into a weekend activity for those visiting Los Angeles as well as locals. Though a typical wine tasting experience is fairly inexpensive, many companies have created unique ways to experience wine tasting on a whole other level. From helicopter rides to private vineyard tours, private wine tours are the new way to wine taste. [...read more]