A longtime resident of Healdsburg, a historic wine country town, in the heart of Sonoma County, Barbara has loved getting to know this expansive county and all of its personalities. From the Sonoma Coast to the Sonoma Mountains, this is one magnificent wine country and there is no shortage of opportunities for exploration. When Barbara is not traveling her local community, she travels the U.S. and the world, many times with her Jack Russell, Noelle, and daughter, Charlotte. |
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Barbara Barrielle is a long-time publicist, writer, actress and producer. She writes about travel, wine, food and entertainment. She is published regularly in major newspapers, magazines and online travel sites. As a producer, Barbara has a feature film, BREAK NIGHT, in distribution and three more going into production. She is also completing a documentary on the wine country fires of 2017 and their effect on the wine industry and the people who work in it.
THE STRANGE AND MAGICAL ART OF CHOOSING YOUR GRANDMOTHER NAME • NEW!!.
When my daughter became pregnant a couple of years ago, I was caught off guard by two things: Not only had Charlotte, who at one time claimed to not want children, now found herself in the production of one, but all of my friends wanted to know what I would be called in my new role as grandmother.•GARDEN & GUN• learn more
LOCAL FAVORITE (AND MINE) TIMBER COVE RESORT’S WINTER NATURE ACTIVITIES SHINE • NEW!!.
I love staying here especially in the off season. Truly an organic resort that reflects its surroundings.•PalatePress• learn more
FEBRUARY IS OREGON TRUFFLE MONTH AS PROCLAIMED BY OREGON GOVERNOR TINA KOTEK • NEW!!.
Timed with the Proclamation, the Oregon Truffle Festival looks forward to hosting a Gala Truffle Dinner with Willamette Valley Vineyards at the winery’s Turner estate. The sold-out dinner will include warm reception followed by a multi-course truffle dinner in the Estate Room. Willamette Valley Vineyards Executive Chef DJ MacIntyre and Oregon Truffle Festival Culinary Director Charles Ruff will highlight the harmony of Oregon terroir in both wine and truffles..•PalatePress• learn more
SIX SIGMA WINERY AND ITS WORLD OF “HUTTOPIAN” WONDER-FUL • NEW!!.
ake County’s Six Sigma Winery was a big wake-up call in all of the best ways. This beautiful 4,300-acre property was the family home for Russell Rustici, the son of the man who founded a major San Francisco produce market. Mr. Rustici was growing older but feeling no pressure to sell his magnificent ranch until Danish GE executive Kaj Ahlmann decided to look north after already investigating properties in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino. When Kaj saw the pastures, hills and woodlands, he was enthralled and the idea of building Six Sigma Ranch and Winery took root..•Wine Country This Week• learn more
MCMINNVILLE, OREGON MAYOR AND WINEMAKER •
A petite firecracker with short cropped blonde hair, Drabkin seems to be in constant motion. She’s approachable and listens carefully, but she’s managing a lot, so make your point and get on with it!.•PASSPORT• learn more
THE BOUNTY OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND MOUNT HOOD •
I had no idea what to expect when I was invited to what was titled a “tastemade” trip through the Columbia River Gorge and right into the base of the stunning Mount Hood. Here in Northern California, we get the chill of fall but rarely do we get the change in color throughout the foliage like I experienced in the Gorge as well as the roaring fireplaces, crisp fall produce and hearty cuisine.. •PALATE PRES• learn more
SOUTHWEST COLORADO IS THE PLACE FOR WINE LIKE THESE FROM ORDINARY FELLOW – FAR FROM ORDINARY •
Grand Junction is the Gateway to Colorado Wine Country and Upbeat Tastings in Palisades Considered the fruit bowl of Colorado, this is where underrated wines of character grown at high altitudes are found. Ordinary Fellow is the most colorful.. •PALATE PRESS• learn more
LUXURY HOTELS THAT LOVE DOGS MAYBE MORE THAN THEIR OWNERS •
Why Should Us Humans be the Only Ones to Enjoy a Bit of Luxury? For National Dog Day and we’ve rounded up some of the best dog-friendly hotels in celebration of the holiday and beyond. The difference between what most people perceive as a pet-friendly hotel does not usually scream luxury or connotate elegance. These three properties, all of which I have been too sans dog, are the kind of hotels that make the Top Ten for luxury, spa programs, service and dining. Now add “pet-friendly” to the list and there is even more reason to check out the exclusive enclaves below... •PALATE PRESS• learn more
HOW TO SAVE A TON OF MONEY SHOPPING IN PARIS •
Don’t forget to thrift luggage to put all your finds in! The thrill of the thrift. We know the feeling of finding the proverbial “needle in a haystack,” a gem among rocks, or, in a thrift store, a cool vintage dress or jacket that fits like a glove and costs next to nothing. A bargain. A true find. A treasure. • Fodor's Travel • learn more
JEWEL OF A FRENCH BISTRO•
While many of our favorite restaurants succumbed to the Covid pandemic, other businesses were born because the timing was right. Chef Marc-Henri Jean-Baptiste launched Maison Porcella, his hand-crafted brand of classic French pâtés, rillettes, sausages, and charcuterie in 2018. Undeterred by Covid-era restrictions and the demands of new parenthood, Marc and his enterprising wife, Maud, became a fixture at Marin and Sonoma farmers markets, building an appreciative audience that helped to successfully grow their business in the first year.. • Edible Marin & Wine Country• learn more
SIX CALIFORNIA KITCHENS • MAY 25, 2023.
Six California Kitchens is the title of a recently released cookbook that features just what the title says, but instead of profiling the kitchens of six different chefs, all of these kitchens were influential in the life of one California woman: Sally Schmitt.•Edible Marin & Wine Country • learn more
