Yes, You Should Insure Your Wine Collection. Here’s How.

If you have a wine collection worth $200,000 or more–and you haven’t taken out an insurance policy–your investment may be in jeopardy. Even if you aren’t storing a bottle of ultra high-dollar Chateau Lafite 1869 or Cheval Blanc 1947 in your wine cellar, you likely own some valuable vino that should not only be protected from spoilage but also protected from disasters. However, experts estimate that fewer than 5% of wine collections are properly insured. In other words, your wine—and your investment in it—could go down the drain if the bottles accidentally… Read More

California’s Best-Kept Wine Secret Is Just a Short Drive From L.A.

With new hotels—including a soon-to-open Auberge Resort—and knockout dining, the Santa Ynez wine region is the next big thing. Just 120 miles northwest of Los Angeles, the Santa Ynez Valley is home to quaint wine-tasting rooms, pastoral rolling hills, and charming ranch towns—some seemingly pulled straight from spaghetti western sets. Yet most people driving north from the City of Angels stop 30 miles short of it, in the posh coastal getaway of Santa Barbara. Their oversight can be forgiven: Santa Barbara has always eclipsed the greater Santa Ynez area in terms of five-star resorts. And even though… Read More

‘Drink Less, But Better’: Actor Sam Neill on Winemaking and What’s Next 

In this interview, Sam Neill discusses everything from shooting a film during the pandemic to his thoughts on natural wine. Though movie fans may know him for blockbusters like Jurassic Park or indie flicks like Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Sam Neill’s reputation in the wine world hangs on Pinot Noir. In 1993, he established Two Paddocks winery in Central Otago, New Zealand. Since then, the estate has earned accolades for vibrant, transparent Pinots produced from four distinct vineyards. We last chatted with Neill back in 2008. With Jurassic World: Dominion now on… Read More

Sing For Hope Pianos Comes To Beverly Hills August 6th – Sept 6th 2021

Sing for Hope harnesses the power of the arts to create a better world. Our creative programs bring hope, healing, and connection to millions of people in hospitals, care facilities, schools, refugee camps, transit hubs, and community spaces worldwide. Founded in New York City in 2006, Sing for Hope partners with hundreds of community-based organizations, mobilizes thousands of artists in creative service, and produces artist-created Sing for Hope Pianos across the US and around the world. The official Cultural Partner of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Sing for Hope champions art… Read More

Concerts on Canon Return August 4th, 2021

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