Michael Krondl

Of all the words that comes to mind when describing the remarkable wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, glamorous is not high on the list.  Here in the southern Rhone valley you won’t find multi-million dollar wineries or multi-star restaurants.  And despite the name, there’... (more)

International Yacht Vacations & Charters Magazine - News  Coverage EXCLUSIVE GOOGLE NEWS by YV&C Some of the best wines in Provence come from vineyards that are a stone's throw from the sea. As far as I'm concerned the beaches in Saint-Tropez are overrated, crammed with roasting... (more)

From traditional to contemporary, Venice’s many wine bars provide not only fabulous tastings, but a true insight into the local culture as well. There are lots of ways to further your wine education, but perhaps none so delightful as spending an evening in Venice wandering f... (more)

Dark rums, light rums, chocolaty tasting, or fruity: the Caribbean is a great destination to sample them all. In my opinion, you have two options for watching the sun set in the West Indies. You can go barefoot on a deserted beach with not another sail in sight, accompanied by a... (more)