Many in the wine community cherished his gift for conversation, friendship, and advice on wine. His funeral was a who’s who in the LA wine scene.

Many in the wine community cherished his gift for conversation, friendship, and advice on wine. His funeral was a who’s who in the LA wine scene.

A neighborhood spot rises to the occasion for an impromptu holiday meal.

When Jim Morison sang, "I see you live on Love Street. There's this store where the creatures meet," he may have been standing below that store in the space that Pace Restaurant occupies today.

"All wines and food go through a 7-year cycle," says Tony the wine and cheese buyer for the prestigious Cheese Store of Beverly Hills. He'll tell you what's in - Italy, and what's a good pairing for that special bottle of wine.

In search of better producers, the better vintages, and better deals. That's Greenblatts!

Du Vin is a wine shop reminiscent of the quintessential European countryside. As you walk inside this boutique hard-to-find wine store you may look up and see a sign that reads ‘We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone wearing animal fur.’  Rene the owner is an advocate of animal rights and French wine.

You know what you like to eat, but those rules for matching wine and food are so confusing. Seek out the sommelier and enjoy a little freedom the next time.

  This legendary Canyon Country store has a history as rich as the wines it now carries.

On a beautiful starry night in Southern California, I was treated to free Jazz, six tantalizing wines, noshed on delicious cheeses, breads and fruits and all for only a $10 donation to charity.

The bucolic Village of Larchmont reflects the simpler life of small towns in the heart of Hancock Park. It is here that an ex-winemaker opened a wine store 9 years ago that stocks wines from the rustic to the rare collectibles of the world.