San Carlo Tastings

09/12/2026

Quiet celebration just Bob Megargee and me in Palm Springs. No, it’s not wine but I will be having a glass of chilled Primitivo di Maduria in the pool shortly. Tanti Auguri a me! Happy birthday to me! More libations to come on Sunday with friends. Thanks to all who have wished me well today. ❤️

05/30/2025

Last month I took a family trip to my beloved Italia. It’s taken me a while to gather the energy and reflect on what I’d like to share, for many reasons as well as reluctance. The vacation was to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday and we began the journey in rustic (although not so rough these days) to the ancestral home of my Nonna’s side of the family, Puglia. We visited cousins there who o hadn’t seen in many years which made my Babbo very joyful! So much eating and drinking I will never forget!

05/16/2025

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to this beautiful and totally cool lady in heaven. Not a day goes by when I don’t miss our chats and giggles.

01/02/2025

What a great year of food, family, friends and wine, of course! Five wine tasting events, adventures in Italy and Spain, Palm Springs and times at home in Los Angeles made 2024 a memorable year. The year ahead has many adventures and fun times with family and friends around a few bottles of wine and I look forward to sharing it with everyone! Happy 2025!

11/28/2024

On Thanksgiving I traditionally give it an Italian touch by adding pasta. Every holiday with my grandparents included pasta before the turkey and as a sometimes adult I have continued this tradition. One is beef and pork. The other is artichokes with bechamel, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano cheeses. No wine yet as it’s still morning. Happy Thanksgiving!

10/05/2024

We had a very engaging intimate group of wine lovers, so interested to learn what the South of Italy has to offer. It was a spectacular day and wine tasting. Stay tuned for upcoming ones later this fall!

09/28/2024

Pink wine kicks off tomorrow’s all tasting here in L.A. This pretty one comes from Abruzzo and is 💯 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Link to this special event in bio.

09/27/2024

Loves seeing Madama Butterfly at last night with my honey . Dorothy Chandler pavilion takes one back in time with that green carpet and this brilliant chandelier! No comment on the wine I had though. Go support the opera even if you’re not a big fan!

09/25/2024

I visited early this summer so of course I need to pour participants in this Sunday’s Southern Italian wine pop up tasting. Falanghina was introduced to me long ago on the first of many trips to Roma and I continue to try different offerings when I get to wine bars and restaurants globally. This wine tasting and learning afternoon will be intimate and delicious. I’m always appreciative of the positive feedback I receive from guests and thankful for their engagement. There are still a few spaces available for this Sunday so go to the link in bio and reserve now!