Auburn Alehouse

Auburn Alehouse Brewery and Restaurant

Looking for a great little eatery on the way to the mountains or ski areas? Auburn Alehouse Brewery and Restaurant is a new, hip little joint in the historic Old Town area of Auburn, California, right in the old Shanghai Building.  http://auburnalehouse.com/ This place is family friendly, for sure, but a great little “date getaway” or “road trip stop” for…

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Cante Ao Vinho

Cante Ao Vinho currently offers a variety of eleven red wines for you to enjoy. From our Tempranillo Reserve to our award winning Merlot to our popular blend Sparow’s Delight. All of our wines are made from grapes grown locally at our vineyard in Wheatland California. In the fall, when the grapes reach the perfect sweetness they are picked and…

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Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort

Looking for some gaming off the beaten path? An excellent hotel and fantastic dining? Tired of huge glitzy casinos and crowds? Then check out the California Gold Rush Country’s Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort just outside Jackson, California. The moment we checked in we were impressed by the excellent service and warm hospitality. The lobby is adorned with  beautiful historic photos…

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Virginia City and Carson City, Nevada, Your Holiday Train Adventure

Two of the most exciting Wild West towns of Nevada have paired to bring families an exciting, historical and adventurous excursion aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. We stayed in Carson City, right in the heart of town at the Best Western Carson City. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, the room was immaculate and great dinner and drink…

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Romantic Getaway at Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis, California

My husband and I needed a break from the kids and the daily grind and recently we found the perfect golf escape. In the heart of the California Gold Rush country where once bustling copper mines made post gold rush history, vacationing families and couples alike are making their own discoveries and creating their own legacy at Saddle Creek Resort…

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Domaine Jean Bousquet, Grande Reserve, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2009

Domaine Jean Bousquet, Grande Reserve, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2009 Complex and lifted aromatics of spice, leather, menthol and cassis. Good concentration of very attractive pure fruit and spicy oak. Has fine balance and weight and a long and satisfying finish. Real length and interest – excellent. 18.84pts/20 Price: £18.50 Vintage Roots Drink: 2012–2014 Alc: 14.5%  

Marks & Spencer’s Mediterranean Wines

The most traditional of Marks & Spencer’s customers are, no doubt, approaching its new eastern Mediterranean wines with caution. What, pray, is Greek moschofilero, or Turkish kalecik karas?? The answer is grape varieties – characterful, different, exciting grapes. There are 15 new wines sourced from Croatia, Lebanon, Israel, Slovenia, Turkey and Greece. Apparently the team tasted 400 wines to find…

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Foley’s empire gathers grapes

American billionaire Bill Foley’s New Zealand property and wine empire is growing. The Overseas Investment Office has granted consent for him to increase his property holdings. In its latest release of decision sheets, it revealed Foley can now buy a further 25 per cent of the shares in Wharekauhau Country Estate which owns or controls a freehold interest in 1439ha…

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Paris, Texas. Bonjour, Ya’All!

112 miles to the North East of Grapevine, Texas near the Oklahoma border lies the lovely little historic town of Paris, Texas. While a movie has been set in Paris that draws visitors from around the world, the secret treasures of Paris are best shared by the locals who have a pride and respect for their exquisite little community. You…

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Paso Robles Wine Getaway

Paso Robles, A Magical Food and Wine Destination

If you and your lover are looking for the perfect weekend jaunt or a romantic one-tank getaway before the frenzy of the holidays, Paso Robles is the place. Once a beautiful farming community amidst rolling hills hugging the Central Coast, Paso Robles has evolved into a premier wine destination and now mixes much of the old with so much new. If…

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