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The Ten Most Expensive Wines from California California, and in particular the famed Napa Valley, has now been producing fine wine for over three decades; Napa’s leading estates have become infamous the world over for the price and scarcity of their... more

Some Terrific French Wines- “Cellar Tours Favorites” We are often asked by our clients to include the “best” wineries in their tours (we organize wine tours in France, among other destinations), and this is of course can mean... more

Vinos Dulces LOS OTROS VINOS- Alberto Coronado Existen en el mercado “otros vinos” que no  son, ni con mucho los más consumidos, ni tampoco los más conocidos por el gran público. Es un totum revolutum de clasificaciones y de elaboraciones; también... more

Cellar Tours are proud sponsors of an exciting new project to bring renewal energy and resource infrastructure to rural Africa. Based in Portugal, RVE.SOL – Rural Energy Solutions Ltd are a social entrepreneurship for profit who have created a... more

Food Lovers Guide to New Year´s Resolutions 2011 is almost behind us, so it is time to make next year´s resolutions and as Virginia Woolf famously quipped, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well”.  The... more

Ten Best Pasta Dishes by Nancy O’Neill Just the thought of pasta makes the mouth water! There are so many sizes, varieties and sauces that it truly is difficult to choose just 10. It would seem that the widely held belief that Marco Polo brought pasta... more

Ireland is truly one of Europe’s most beautiful countries with miles of virgin countryside, pristine coastline, charming fishing villages and quaint hamlets. While there are dozens of great little villages, we of course have our favorites. Herewith,... more

CASA ARTUSI- Trip Report, Emilia Romagna Food and Wine Site Inspection by Nancy O’Neill Casa Artusi was set up to celebrate the life and work of the man considered to be The Father of Italian Cuisine, Pellegrino Artusi, born in 1820 to a relatively... more

Michelin Starred Restaurants in Ireland by Nancy O’Neill The legendary Michelin guide for 2011 has been released with The Republic of Ireland retaining all of their stars and Northern Ireland losing their only one. Sadly, Michael Deane of Deane’s... more

Tara Stevens, author of  Clock Book: Recipes from a Modern Moroccan Kitchen, was kind enough to give us her favorite tips on the best places to stay and dine in Fez and Marrakech in Morocco for foodies who enjoy a bit of pampering: Alleyway - Photo Cred:... more

Tara Stevens, renowned travel writer, published author, foodie and general bon vivant and a good friend of ours no less, spoke to us about her newest book, Clock Book:  Recipes from a Modern Moroccan Kitchen. Tara Stevens, Photo Cred: Julius Honor 1.   ... more

Interview with Alessandro Fenino, Pievalta Winemaker and Tre Bicchieri Winner By Simona Piccinelli, Italy Specialist It’s a little weird when the guy you consider to be like a little brother after being roommates for years wins one of Italy’s most... more