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Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point Wins 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

By Greer Wylder

June 27, 2025

Luciana’s Ristorante in Dana Point has once again earned Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2025, a prestigious honor recognizing the world’s top restaurants for wine.The award celebrates Luciana’s commitment to pairing its elevated Italian cuisine with an exceptional, 300-bottle wine list that spans over 10 countries. Curated to complement the menu’s Northern Italian flavors—with modern touches by Michelin-trained Executive Chef Luis Sandoval—the list includes selections from esteemed producers and regions rarely found in local shops or everyday settings.Presented annually by Wine Spectator, the Award of Excellence highlights restaurants with thoughtfully curated programs featuring at least 90 wines that align…

RELISH Food, Wine and Spirits Experience Debuts in Newport Beach June 27-29

By Greer Wylder

June 17, 2025

The wait is almost over. RELISH, the premier food, wine and spirits experience created by celebrity chef Jamie Gwen and celebrity event planner Nicole Hirsty, makes its grand debut Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, at VEA Newport Beach Resort & Spa.The luxurious weekend brings together world-class chefs, master mixologists, and award-winning winemakers for an unforgettable celebration of culinary artistry.RELISH opens Friday evening with a cocktail party featuring gourmet hors d’oeuvres, craft cocktails, and fine wines. The evening continues with an exclusive private dinner with chef Scott Conant, highlighting his renowned Italian cuisine and perfectly paired wines.Saturday’s Master Classes…

LAWineFest 2025 – Celebrating 20 Years of Wine, Community, and Fun

By Greer Wylder

May 12, 2025

This year’s LAWineFest, taking place May 31 and June 1 along the waterfront at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach, marks two decades of bringing wine lovers together for a weekend of tastings, education, and entertainment, and to celebrate the Fest is celebrating the milestone with tons of incredible opportunities to taste something special, and win incredible prizes. A Greer’s OC pro tip: Snag your VIP Garden tickets for Sunday June 1 to get a chance to experience the super exclusive La Crema Nine Barrel tasting in The Garden. La Crema produces only nine barrels of these incredible wines,…

California Wine Festival Returns to Dana Point

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2025

Dana Point’s signature wine weekend is almost here. The California Wine Festival returns Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025, bringing two days of premier wine tasting, coastal cuisine, ocean views and live entertainment to Orange County.The two-day celebration takes place at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa and Sea Terrace Park, overlooking the picturesque Dana Point Harbor.Event LineupSunset Rare & Reserve TastingFriday, April 25 | 6:30–9 p.m.Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & SpaA golden-hour tasting event featuring rare and reserve wines from top California producers. Includes a sparkling wine reception, gourmet pairings, live music by Adam Lasher and…

VIP Garden at LAWineFest – A Premier Tasting Experience!

By Greer Wylder

April 16, 2025

Celebrate 20 years of LAWineFest in style with an elevated VIP experience the 'The Garden', hosted by the newly renovated Hotel Maya and Jackson Family Wines, which will be featuring among others Wine Enthusiast’s Winery of the Year, La Crema. Taking place May 31 and June 1 at Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach, this exclusive ticket also offers access to boutique wineries, featuring rare small-production wines—most producing fewer than 2,500 cases per year, as well as other premium and high-end vintners. Beyond world-class wines, VIP guests will enjoy gourmet bites curated by Hotel Maya’s Executive Chef Luis Torres, known for his…