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'Gaux-To Paris: Our Guide to the City of Lights

'Gaux-To Paris: Our Guide to the City of Lights No European city screams food-and-wine-focused getaway like Paris. Regularly the most visited city in Europe year in and year out, the City of Lig...

'Gaux-To The Amalfi Coast: Our Guide to Italy's Famous Coastline

'Gaux-To The Amalfi Coast: Our Guide to Italy's Famous Coastline In the world of bucket list destinations, the Amalfi Coast sits atop the majority of travelers’ lists, and it’s no surprise why. ...

Meet the Maker: No Name Wines

Just two hours north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara County is home to one of the most southerly “cool climate” wine regions in the Northern Hemisphere.  One of our favorite places to source wine fro...

A Weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley

Craving a California wine trip, but don’t know where to start? Recently named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, Santa Barbara County is your ultimate getaway; Trust us!  Located o...

Best Wine for Junk Food

The concept of pairing fine wines with their appropriate gastronomic partners has often been thought of as a thing exclusive to michelin-star foodie experiences, or at least really high quality hom...

Best Wine for Valentine’s Day

Wine and romance have gone hand-in-hand since the advent of both. Weddings are celebrated with fine Champagnes, partners drink to each other’s health and hearts with deep, dark reds, and pinks and ...

Best Wines For Winter

The mountains of the world have regained their snowy peaks and the northern hemisphere is getting ready to settle into the deep, cold months of winter. Although the days are finally getting longer,...

When In Doubt: Champagne

Champagne is a sommelier favorite for many reasons. One being how incredibly food friendly it is. Furthermore (with or without the party this NYE), Champagne is celebratory and festive. In other ...

Best Wine for Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And a great excuse to buy that expensive bottle of bubbly you’ve been eyeballing since January.  Christmas is one globally-celebrated winter holiday known...

Best Wines for Aging

Dyed-in-the-wool oenophiles love to talk about the wine aging process. An inherent aspect of crafting this timeless fermented libation, aging your best bottles can help to bring out deeper, more co...