Maria Hunt shares her top choices for New Year’s Eve bubbles, all from producers in the Bay Area, featuring the Paula Kornell Brut with its festive foil as one to reach for to impress your guests.

Alder Yarrow of Vinography reviews some of the best wines to cross his doorstep — this week focusing on sparkling wine for the holidays. Both the “saline citrus” of the Brut and the “wonderfully floral Blanc de Noirs” make the cut.

The 2022 Rodeo Uncorked International Wine Competition results have just been announced! The NV California Brut received Gold and the 2018 Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs received Bronze.

This is a story about three women – Sue Zemanick, Melissa Martin, and Paula Kornell – and one extraordinary dinner. It’s a tale about a “hosted weekend for foodies” at Half-Mile Farm, November 12-14, and an invitation to a glamorous weekend to engage with three culinary trailblazers.

Keeping Up With Coco lists her top wine, beer and spirits to surprise loved ones with this holiday season. These bottles are fun and festive and won’t disappoint!